Jason Haam Gallery presents a solo exhibition “Lavish Bone” by Jihyoung Han, through December 21.

Jihyoung Han has quickly gained recognition for her distinctive paintings that incorporate futuristic imagery. Her works, distinguished by their bold visuals and distinct atmosphere, have featured in several exhibitions and has established a strong presence in Seoul and beyond.

Her solo exhibition “Lavish Bone” marks a shift from previous shows, offering a deeper dive into recurring themes she has been engaging with. The artist describes this exhibition as one that showcases imagined landscapes of the future, envisioning the world of the year 2100.

Han’s dystopian landscapes take on added meaning as they reflect not just her personal imagination but also the collective unease of her generation. Her works critique the modern coexistence of war and entertainment, imagining a future where humanity’s violent instincts and societal tensions are amplified.

Her works contain ominous forebodings of a future where the violent nature of human existence and social resistance against it become increasingly intensified and expansive. At the same time, her dystopian landscapes carry not just a critique of contemporary absurdities but also a sense of attachment and anxiety over its potential loss.

Han’s vision of the future extends directly from today’s reality. The dystopian signs she portrays can already be seen in contemporary aesthetics, distorted by global platforms driven by commercial interests.

“Lavish Bone”
2024.11.09 - 2024.12.21
Tue-Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Jason Haam
73, Seongbuk-ro 31-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea

Ji Yeon Lee has been working as an editor for the media art and culture channel AliceOn since 2021 and worked as an exhibition coordinator at samuso (now Space for Contemporary Art) from 2021 to 2023.