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Curatorial
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InKyoung Chun: Shared Room
The New Gallery, Feb. 19 - Mar. 22, 2024 |
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exhibition essay: Jacob O'Kelley
images: Ralph Acosta (@rwnacosta)
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In Kyoung Chun’s current work depicts her personal and narrative spaces by arranging simple forms and familiar objects through painting and sculptures. Living in the United States as a South Korean immigrant has been challenging, so she creates spaces where positive energy arises. She needs to present spaces where intimacies are present. While creating these works, she attempts to achieve life’s optimism and peace even in its troubled and isolated settings. She believes channeling discovery and recognizing sweetness in her everyday life is essential.
"In her most recent exhibition, Shared Room, In Kyoung Chun presents a thought-provoking exploration of personal narrative and belonging by weaving together elements of contemporary life with styles and traditions from her Korean heritage. The exhibition, which is currently on display at The New Gallery at Austin Peay State University, examines the banality of daily life while engaging with the traditional notions of exhibition viewing. Chun has used a unique blend of paintings, plexiglass, neon light and sculptural installation to create a communal experience that invites viewers to confront their perceptions of space and belonging. Through her compelling work, Chun delves into an immersive world she has created, where everyday objects, intimate connections and mundane moments come to the forefront as they transform into symbols of beauty and profound meaning." - Jacob O'Kelley Gallery Guide
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