Hannam, Seoul
Keem Jiyoung
With Night’s Nape Between Our Jaws
P21P21 presents Keem Jiyoung's solo exhibition, With Night’s Nape Between Our Jaw. Throughout her practice, Keem Jiyoung has consistently addressed the sources of recurring violence and the structural problems within society, connecting these issues to individual survival. She stays vigilant against the spectacles that distort subjects through symbolic imagery in reaction to this she is dedicated to documenting reality through her works. Her approach to reimagining the world can be described as a montage, created through diverse forms and variations. Keem Jiyoung's fifth solo exhibition, With Night's Nape Between Our Jaws, presents the 'Wrath, Tidal' series, consisting of six acrylic and oil pastel pieces. As the title suggests, this new work reflects the tumultuous forces of nature and the linguistic power to confront reality. It is both destructive and poetic. The text fragments that precede the images come together to form syllables and then sentences. Keem prominently incorporates text and consistently builds on the narrative throughout her works. The words do not dissipate, remaining clear and enduring, needing no further interpretation or subtext.