Solo Exhibition
SIX FEET FORWARD
Art Space Portsmouth, 27 Brougham Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 4PA, UK
The exhibition at Art Space Portsmouth will showcase a selection of recent and new works by Jisoo Jit Seo exploring humanity’s relationship to technology in today’s rapidly developing digital world, and how this relationship is reflected in the art we create and consume.
Art is currently undergoing a significant shift driven by artificial intelligence, a key technology of the fourth industrial revolution. This technological advancement challenges traditional notions of human creativity and calls the distinction between human-made and AI-generated art into question. Through her work Jit Seo explores concepts such as post-humanism, which blurs the boundaries between human and machine, and new aesthetics that arise from the integration of technology.
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The title of the show “Six Feet Forward” is inspired by Jit Seo’s artwork named “Six Legs” and her sound piece “Something that I wrote while drinking cognac”. They comment on humanity’s strive to escape human limits through the means of technology and AI, eventually growing six legs. “Six Feet Forward” is a play on words of the saying “to put one’s best foot forward” and relates to our constant rush towards progress, development and charging into the future of humankind, art and technology.
Visitors are invited to engage with notions of post-humanism and become part of the exhibition by sharing their ideas (via drawing or text) of what humanity will look like in the future, becoming the epitome of post-human. Audience drawings and writing will be exhibited alongside Jit Seo’s work at Art Space.
We hope that the exhibition will not only provide visual reflections on the subjects but also pose questions and engage visitors in a conversation about the time we live in and the era to come.
Text: Vera Hadzhiyska
Sponsored by: British Korean Society
SIX FEET FORWARD
13/10/2023 - 22/10/2023
Art Space Portsmouth, 27 Brougham Rd, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 4PA, UK
The exhibition at Art Space Portsmouth will showcase a selection of recent and new works by Jisoo Jit Seo exploring humanity’s relationship to technology in today’s rapidly developing digital world, and how this relationship is reflected in the art we create and consume.
Art is currently undergoing a significant shift driven by artificial intelligence, a key technology of the fourth industrial revolution. This technological advancement challenges traditional notions of human creativity and calls the distinction between human-made and AI-generated art into question. Through her work Jit Seo explores concepts such as post-humanism, which blurs the boundaries between human and machine, and new aesthetics that arise from the integration of technology.
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The title of the show “Six Feet Forward” is inspired by Jit Seo’s artwork named “Six Legs” and her sound piece “Something that I wrote while drinking cognac”. They comment on humanity’s strive to escape human limits through the means of technology and AI, eventually growing six legs. “Six Feet Forward” is a play on words of the saying “to put one’s best foot forward” and relates to our constant rush towards progress, development and charging into the future of humankind, art and technology.
Visitors are invited to engage with notions of post-humanism and become part of the exhibition by sharing their ideas (via drawing or text) of what humanity will look like in the future, becoming the epitome of post-human. Audience drawings and writing will be exhibited alongside Jit Seo’s work at Art Space.
We hope that the exhibition will not only provide visual reflections on the subjects but also pose questions and engage visitors in a conversation about the time we live in and the era to come.
Text: Vera Hadzhiyska
Sponsored by: British Korean Society
Solo Exhibition
MILITARY ABSTRACTION
Scope BLN
Lübecker Str. 43, 10559 Berlin, DE
'Internet art, Gene McHugh's work, virtual reality, Web2.0, and concepts like the Internet of Things are driving the major trends of the post-internet era in contemporary art' (Jeong, 2018). ‘The artist’ Seo Jisoo, born in 1996, defines herself as part of the digital native generation. They have grown up alongside the rapid evolution of technology, and screens have played a significant role in shaping their vision and perception. These changes have acted as key factors in shaping contemporary art.
The exhibition "MILITARY ABSTRACTION" takes an interdisciplinary approach, considering the intersections of art, artificial intelligence, and technology as its starting point to discuss the autonomy of contemporary artists. This exhibition raises questions about whether contemporary art overly depends on the 'post-' image, neglecting the complexity of its surrounding connections, or if there is a risk of art becoming a mere tool for discourse generation. Building on these inquiries, the exhibition offers a critical perspective, questioning whether art should merely embrace the visions and conditions offered by new technologies, or whether it should also challenge how art aligns with the obsolete structures of technology.
Text: Jisoo Seo
Supported by: Arts Council Korea (ARKO)
MILITARY ABSTRACTION
6/1/2023 - 29/1/2023
Scope BLN
Lübecker Str. 43, 10559 Berlin, DE
'Internet art, Gene McHugh's work, virtual reality, Web2.0, and concepts like the Internet of Things are driving the major trends of the post-internet era in contemporary art' (Jeong, 2018). ‘The artist’ Seo Jisoo, born in 1996, defines herself as part of the digital native generation. They have grown up alongside the rapid evolution of technology, and screens have played a significant role in shaping their vision and perception. These changes have acted as key factors in shaping contemporary art.
The exhibition "MILITARY ABSTRACTION" takes an interdisciplinary approach, considering the intersections of art, artificial intelligence, and technology as its starting point to discuss the autonomy of contemporary artists. This exhibition raises questions about whether contemporary art overly depends on the 'post-' image, neglecting the complexity of its surrounding connections, or if there is a risk of art becoming a mere tool for discourse generation. Building on these inquiries, the exhibition offers a critical perspective, questioning whether art should merely embrace the visions and conditions offered by new technologies, or whether it should also challenge how art aligns with the obsolete structures of technology.
Text: Jisoo Seo
Supported by: Arts Council Korea (ARKO)
Group Exhibition
I’M SO SICKLE OF IT
Stokey Pop Up:
147 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 ONY, London, UK
Artists were given the opportunity to respond to themes of a political, sociological and spiritual nature - in the context of current world events and/or the future. The exhibition displayed a variety of media, from emerging and established artists, including Gavin Turk, Jisoo Jit Seo and Mitchell Smith. In contrast to previous UC exhibitions which have largely been held in unconventional, 'DIY' spaces, this show took place in a white cube gallery across two floors. Curated by Cherish Marshall, MFA graduate of Wimbledon College of Arts. Visitors were faced with an immersive experience and took part in interactive performances and art pieces, including a video game.
I'M SO SICKLE OF IT displayed works of 20 international artists at various stages of their careers. Artist talks held on the Sunday revealed that despite the artists coming from different walks of life, there was a common thread and unifying sense which was built around critiquing 'the elite'.
Text: Uncovered Collective https://www.uncoveredcollective.org/sickle-of-it
I’M SO SICKLE OF IT
24/11/2022 - 27/11/2022
Stokey Pop Up:
147 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 ONY, London, UK
Artists were given the opportunity to respond to themes of a political, sociological and spiritual nature - in the context of current world events and/or the future. The exhibition displayed a variety of media, from emerging and established artists, including Gavin Turk, Jisoo Jit Seo and Mitchell Smith. In contrast to previous UC exhibitions which have largely been held in unconventional, 'DIY' spaces, this show took place in a white cube gallery across two floors. Curated by Cherish Marshall, MFA graduate of Wimbledon College of Arts. Visitors were faced with an immersive experience and took part in interactive performances and art pieces, including a video game.
I'M SO SICKLE OF IT displayed works of 20 international artists at various stages of their careers. Artist talks held on the Sunday revealed that despite the artists coming from different walks of life, there was a common thread and unifying sense which was built around critiquing 'the elite'.
Text: Uncovered Collective https://www.uncoveredcollective.org/sickle-of-it
Group Exhibtion
2021
Oil Tank Culture Park 문화비축기지
T1, T4, T6 원형회의실, Seoul, KR
Global Week invites artists to various spaces within the Cultural Bunker to showcase experimental and innovative works and programs, while fostering networking and collaboration among artists. This event, which started in 2019, has introduced diverse works from 25 teams of artists from 15 different countries. In response to the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on the cultural and artistic landscape, this year, Global Week presents 7 new projects and performances under the theme of "Time-Space Resonance."
We hope that the 2021 Global Week: Time-Space Resonance, which unravels the concept of time and space through art within the Cultural Bunker, can serve as a bridge of empathy connecting citizens and the arts. Global Week is a platform specifically designed to invite artists to the Cultural Bunker, where they can showcase experimental and innovative works and programs, while promoting networking and collaboration among artists. This event, which began in 2019, has introduced a diverse world of works from artists in 15 different countries. In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on the current cultural and artistic landscape, this year, we present 7 projects and performances under the theme of "Time-Space Resonance."
We hope that Global Week: Time-Space Resonance in 2021, which unfolds the concept of time and space through art within the Cultural Bunker, can serve as a bridge of empathy connecting citizens and the world of art.
Text: Oil Tank Culture Park
2021
GLOBAL WEEK 시공공감: TIME-SPACE RESONANCE
13/10/2021 - 16/10/2021
Oil Tank Culture Park 문화비축기지
T1, T4, T6 원형회의실, Seoul, KR
Global Week invites artists to various spaces within the Cultural Bunker to showcase experimental and innovative works and programs, while fostering networking and collaboration among artists. This event, which started in 2019, has introduced diverse works from 25 teams of artists from 15 different countries. In response to the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on the cultural and artistic landscape, this year, Global Week presents 7 new projects and performances under the theme of "Time-Space Resonance."
We hope that the 2021 Global Week: Time-Space Resonance, which unravels the concept of time and space through art within the Cultural Bunker, can serve as a bridge of empathy connecting citizens and the arts. Global Week is a platform specifically designed to invite artists to the Cultural Bunker, where they can showcase experimental and innovative works and programs, while promoting networking and collaboration among artists. This event, which began in 2019, has introduced a diverse world of works from artists in 15 different countries. In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on the current cultural and artistic landscape, this year, we present 7 projects and performances under the theme of "Time-Space Resonance."
We hope that Global Week: Time-Space Resonance in 2021, which unfolds the concept of time and space through art within the Cultural Bunker, can serve as a bridge of empathy connecting citizens and the world of art.
Text: Oil Tank Culture Park
Solo Exhibition
수평적 소통HORIZONTAL CONVERSATION
Seongbuk Young Arts Space 성북예술창작터 윈도우갤러리, Seoul, KR
<Horizontal Communication> (2020) is a research-based digital footage that originates from the experience of the contemporary body transitioning from a material existence to an immaterial one in a society where digital has become an inevitable means of communication. This work encapsulates various layers of cosmology. As forms in our surroundings, such as objects, places, time, and distance, gradually dematerialize, humanity is confronted with the experience of transforming into data. This curiosity explores how the essence of nature can be shaped within digital devices, especially when individuals are replaced by material.
Visually, it reflects the movement of ants. Ants are cooperative, organic, and resilient beings. The digital algorithms we find useful also draw inspiration from the order of ants and have historically imparted much wisdom to humanity. Ants are the sole survivors of the 1991 artificial biosphere experiment, an attempt to transcend ecosystems. The artist expresses profound admiration and respect for them, aiming to observe what horizontal relationships entail and the rhythm from which cooperation originates. This mirrors the survival rhythm in today's digitally composed artificial biosphere.
수평적 소통HORIZONTAL CONVERSATION
08/12/2020 - 27/12/2020
Seongbuk Young Arts Space 성북예술창작터 윈도우갤러리, Seoul, KR
<Horizontal Communication> (2020) is a research-based digital footage that originates from the experience of the contemporary body transitioning from a material existence to an immaterial one in a society where digital has become an inevitable means of communication. This work encapsulates various layers of cosmology. As forms in our surroundings, such as objects, places, time, and distance, gradually dematerialize, humanity is confronted with the experience of transforming into data. This curiosity explores how the essence of nature can be shaped within digital devices, especially when individuals are replaced by material.
Visually, it reflects the movement of ants. Ants are cooperative, organic, and resilient beings. The digital algorithms we find useful also draw inspiration from the order of ants and have historically imparted much wisdom to humanity. Ants are the sole survivors of the 1991 artificial biosphere experiment, an attempt to transcend ecosystems. The artist expresses profound admiration and respect for them, aiming to observe what horizontal relationships entail and the rhythm from which cooperation originates. This mirrors the survival rhythm in today's digitally composed artificial biosphere.
