“HMS Challenger” Installation view at Artspace Boan © Artspace Boan
From July 5 to 23, Artspace Boan is pleased to present HMS Challenger, a solo exhibition by Heemin Son (b.1992).
Heemin Son has been visualizing ontological questions about organism based on biology and physics. She especially has used sculpture to explore the concept of organisms, its properties and forms, and ecological changes. The title of the exhibition ‘HMS Challenger’ is named after HMS Challenger, the name of the exploration ship that established the foundations of oceanography. In this exhibition, the artist investigates the ecosystems of the ocean, from the microscopic animals of the modern ocean to extinct animals and plants that existed in ancient times of the primordial sea. By creating more than 20 biological sculptures, the artist hopes to engage with her own questions about organisms.
The exhibition shows the artist’s awareness of biology, ecology, and contemporary mechanical work.
