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)
