‘cut, tie, sew’

Taeyoun Kim
14.03–28.03.2015

‘cut, tie, sew’ by Taeyoun Kim, presents both the process of and the work she creates. For Kim, working process is an encounter of her inner self. Simple and repetitive movement creates a time of inversion and mental silence. Through this process, the artist repeats the emptying and re-filling of oneself, continuously tossing away the external stimulus. In this exhibition, the artist shares her inner process with the audience by performing her working process along with the display of her work. 

'cut, tie, sew’
Process is a time of awakening. It is when all my senses invert and reflect. Organizing and recreating old materials is synonymous with organizing and recreating my inner self. I simply yearn for the moment of intensity, the moment of silence.’

Artist Intro:

TaeYoun Kim received her Ph.D. in Fiber Art from Hong-ik University in 2013. Since 2000, she has exhibited in a number of galleries across Korea, China and the US, and her recent solo shows include 2014 Plastic Bag Yarn & Fabric, KCDF Gallery, and 2012 Yarn: the beginning where it all ends Iang Gallery. Kim has recently been producing her own type of textile materials, by spinning yarn and using various weaving and sewing techniques: she experiments in converting various materials found in our daily lives into yarn. Discovering the potential of vinyl and plastic bags that are discarded in large quantities everyday, Kim started collecting these plastic wastes to produce yarn and textiles. The inspiration from the change in the material property leads to the creation of work.

Artist Talk: Taeyoun Kim

19.03.2015.13:00 PM
29.03.2015 18:00 PM

Performance & Conversations with the artist

18.03.2015.12:00-17:00PM

Taeyoun Kim continues her performance of cutting, tying and sewing for 4 days. During these 4 days, Kim is opening up her working process to the audience by exchanging dialogues and giving the audience an opportunity to experience the act of sewing. Please come and join us.