Installation view of 《On the Move》. Photo: An Chunho. © Kukje Gallery
Kukje Gallery presents 《On the Move》, a solo exhibition by Hong
Seung-Hye, on view at its Busan space through June 14. The exhibition
reconfigures works from various periods, recontextualized through her renewed
focus on the idea of “movement,” offering a multifaceted view of the evolution
of her practice.
The artist describes the exhibition as “a
report on the movement of geometric images developed since entering the digital
realm”. The latent movement first detected in her ‘Organic Geometry’ series,
begun in 1997, reached a turning point with the Flash animation The
Sentimental 1 (2002), where it began to acquire real temporality and
rhythm.
Since then, her interest in movement has
expanded from pixels to the human body, becoming a central sensibility that
runs throughout her practice. This development traces back to an early
experience, when the artist first encountered the kinetic potential of
geometric forms while using the computer's “undo” function. That moment led her
to pursue tools capable of generating motion more deliberately, marking the
beginning of her sustained exploration of movement.
Installation view of 《On the Move》. Photo: An Chunho. © Kukje Gallery
Hong does not confine the movement of
geometric imagery to the screen, but extends it into physical space through
sculpture, furniture, and installation. Thus included in the exhibition are ‘Organic
Geometry’ series , ‘Frame Type Relief,’ a series of sculptural works
incorporating movable elements, and mobile furniture pieces such as Bench,
and Back Stool, which offer a functional setting for viewing
the videos.
By bringing together works from different
periods across various media and formats, the exhibition reveals “movement” as
a continuous and evolving thread throughout her practice. In particular, the
sense of movement in the seemingly static images of ‘Organic Geometry’ is
placed alongside the video works, tracing how this exploration has developed
and expanded over time.
Installation view of 《On the Move》. Photo: An Chunho. © Kukje Gallery
While video remains a central part of her
practice, the exhibition expands beyond by juxtaposing two-dimensional and
sculptural works, inviting viewers—accustomed to moving images in digital
environments—to reflect on the artist’s first encounter with the movement of
geometric forms some thirty years ago. In this way the exhibition invites
viewers to reflect on how this exploration has since evolved.
