Artist Statement

As an artist, I explore the intersection of socio-political realities and sculptural media, using materiality as a lens to reveal the unseen forces that shape contemporary society. My practice investigates the structures of power, surveillance, consumerism, and economic pressures that influence human identity and behavior, particularly in South Korea and beyond. 

Through my work, I seek to expose the tension between individuality and conformity, examining how systems of mass production, commodification, and social hierarchy impact our lived experiences. My sculptures function as metaphors, making visible the intangible pressures of competition, status, and societal expectations. By employing materials such as glass and ceramic, I emphasize contrasts—transparency and opacity, fragility and permanence—mirroring the complexities of the human condition in modern consumer-driven societies. 

Drawing from philosophy, psychology, and social theory, my artistic process involves deep research into the mechanisms that shape identity and perception. I am particularly interested in how contemporary capitalism manipulates desires, distorts reality, and perpetuates cycles of inequity. By translating these ideas into sculptural form, I create spaces for reflection, urging viewers to question the systems they inhabit. 

My work is not merely a critique but an invitation to reconsider the values that govern our daily lives. I hope to foster dialogue around the invisible forces that define our world and, in doing so, offer a space for contemplation, resistance, and reimagining.