Mimicking recalls
"Like the wolf and the dogs before, we learned how to make Aegyo to be loved" introduces a reflection on conditioned behaviors. The term "Aegyo," which in Korea refers to a cute or charming behavior aimed at attracting affection, opens up a critical dimension on how we perform endearing attitudes in order to be loved. By comparing this dynamic to wolves and dogs, it evokes the idea of emotional domestication: wolves, originally wild, adapted to coexist with humans, and their descendants, dogs, continue to adopt behaviors to elicit affection from their owners.
This work, therefore, questions how, just like domesticated animals, humans adopt codified behaviors to be accepted and loved in social contexts. The contrast between the rigid framework reminiscent of Art Deco style and the blurred representation strengthens the idea of tension between control and spontaneity, between instinctive nature and learned behaviors, raising questions about the human condition, emotional dependence, and the performance of love.
Mimicking recalls » embark on a visual exploration through the interplay of digital paintings and installations. This collection delves into the feelings of derealisation, utilizing the visual language of Signs, Strength, and Metaphysical pondering to create a dissociated experience. Each piece within this exhibition serves a Social Realism representation, capturing the mundane and the political in a dance of colors and meanings. It want to evoke a visceral response, a connection between the viewer and the inherent aspect of the subject matter. The artworks become conduits for introspection, inviting the audience to contemplate the underlying currents of our shared human experience.