MI AE JO (KR)

MI AE JO (KR)
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“Berlin-based Korean artist Mi Ae Jo creates textured paper sculptures that form complex wall sculptures with hidden stories. By cutting up fragments of books and rearranging them as a visual image, she creates a new formal language that reflects a relationship between words and ideas. Her works invite the viewer to immerse themselves in the narrative and discover the overall harmony of the work.”

Jo’s signature technique of cutting and curling book pages transforms words and sentences into new patterns, mirroring the fluidity of our mental processes. The layered messages in her sculptures reflect the way our thoughts often overlap and intertwine. The shapes and forms create a rich landscape that engages our eyes as we reflect on the tangled narratives. In her work, fluidity visualizes mental processes, streams of thought that intersect and intertwine. The shapes and patterns create a rich imaginary landscape that captivates our eyes as we ponder the intertwined narratives.

MI AE JO (KR)

This deconstruction of narratives allows the viewer to examine, reconstruct and discard meaning almost playfully, opening up a communication that expands the boundaries of language and makes accessible the unrestricted beauty of the abstract. By bringing the complexity of human thought into a tangible, three-dimensional form, Mi Ae Jo’s work is a powerful reminder of art’s ability to transform the complexity of everyday narratives into a challenging new form. Her intriguing paper sculptures take the viewer on a journey to their own hidden secrets and untold stories.

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