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New Currents: Material Matters

New Currents: Material Matters
HWANG SUEYONBlack Effector, 2023, 3D print, lighter, printed paper, effect spray, and glitter, 240 × 109 × 78 cm. Photo by Seungheon Lee. Courtesy the artist and G Gallery, Seoul.

Hwang Sueyon

Throughout her practice, Hwang Sueyon reveals a profound fascination with the intrinsic properties of materials and the performative dimension of sculptural acts. From critiques of the superficial production processes of consumer goods to reflections on organic forms in wildlife, her work explores the interconnectedness between human industry and the natural world.