“Lest the bare sand should harm the serpent-bearing head” Poster image. ©Hapjungjigu
Hapjungjigu presents a solo exhibition “Lest
the bare sand should harm the serpent-bearing head” by Yeju Roh, selected as
the SeMA Emerging Artists & Curators Support Program for 2024, through
August 18.
“Lest the bare sand should harm the
serpent-bearing head” is an exhibition that takes its name from a phrase that
ambiguously refers to the confrontation between Medusa and Perseus, ‘Lest the
bare sand should harm the serpent-bearing head,’ and explores the complex and
delicate sensations that exist between those who stand together and those who
stand apart amidst the structural violence of society. The 21 paintings in this
exhibition showcase the artist's attitude of paying attention to the smallest
acts of 'us', rather than the tactics of 'heroes' who try to confront the real
world.
The 21 new paintings in this exhibition
depict scenes from the artist's activities, including the Vigil, an animal
rights movement, the Myeongdong Redevelopment District 2 protest, the
Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination’s struggle for mobility rights,
and the forced closure of Yong Joo Gol in Paju. In addition, nine linked texts
documenting the sites are also available at the exhibition.
