The Uncanny In-Between

The Uncanny In-Between is an exhibition and archival project that explores a diverse range of works from five Korean ceramic artists that negotiate the complexities of bicultural identities and perspectives.

Despite the commonality of Korean heritage, these artists navigate the nuances of cross-cultural influences culling from personal, familial, and cultural histories. This exhibition will showcase subversive forms that playfully weave mythology, traditional techniques, and technological interventions.

In addition to the physical works in this exhibition are digital extensions of the objects that were created in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati’s NFT Media Lab. The resulting digital assets aim to highlight works that were limited by the physical constraints of viewing in a gallery and to allow for alternative ways to observe, interact, and study.

Oscillating between the material and immaterial, The Uncanny In-Between pays homage to the traditions of Korean ceramics but with a contemporary twist—from a split moon jar, a hybrid monster table, a guardian figurine, to a linguistic and figurative play on “pears”.

The exhibition features work by Audrey An, Wansoo Kim, Hoon Lee, Hayun Surl, and Hae Won Sohn.

Curated by Sso-Rha Kang