JEONG Jeong-ju
JEONG Jeong-ju (b. 1969) is a visual artist whose work explores the interaction between light and space through sculpture and media installation. In JEONG’s practice, light combines with architectural structures to guide the gaze, while in more abstract contexts it functions as a sculptural element. JEONG’s works reveal the intersection of physical structure and sensory experience, proposing space not as a fixed backdrop but as a fluid field continually shaped by light.
Artworks
- Lobby, 2012, Stainless steel, acrylic, monitor, 4 min. 15 sec. (loop), 80 × 130 × 120 cm, Ed. 1/5
Lobby combines a stainless steel and acrylic architectural model with a video performance, forming a phygital structure in which material and image permeate one another. Inside the model, a video replaces the camera, showing a young woman speaking about her wounds and repeatedly hiding her face within her hair. The transparent exterior of the lobby and the performer’s gestures of concealment reveal the boundaries between interior and exterior, exposure and withdrawal, material and data.In Lobby, the sculptural form serves as the physical body of the video, while the video functions as its emotional interior. The two mediums mediate each other’s presence, creating a sensory structure in which the real and the virtual resonate rather than divide. The work captures the moment when a digital image inhabits a material surface to construct a space of emotion, illustrating how art in the phygital era offers new ways of experiencing the intersections between sensation, interiority, and representation. - Noise24-01, 2024, LED display, stainless steel, 3 min. 29 sec. (loop), 192 × 73 × 8 cm
Artist Responses
What media and technical components make up this work?This work comprises a video that intersects performance, architectural surfaces, and color, displayed on an LED panel. The image is reflected and optically distorted by a mirror-finished stainless steel panel installed perpendicular to the LED screen.Is conversion into other formats possible?The work is composed of a video in conjunction with a sculptural structure built from LED panels. Alteration of the video would result in a distinct and separate artwork.Are there plans to migrate or emulate this work in response to future technological changes?If the video display environment changes in the future, certain components may be adjusted accordingly. The scale, display specifications, or method of producing the reflective effect may vary. Variations using different video material on the same structure are possible, but they would not be regarded as the same work.What should be prioritized to ensure the long-term care of this work?The primary priority is to securely back up and preserve the original video file. The LED panel structure must also be maintained and periodically inspected to ensure proper functionality for playback.What do you consider the essential element that must be sustained, even if the medium changes?The integrity of the work relies on the integration of the video, the LED display, and the mirror-finished stainless steel panel. The visual interplay between reflection and distortion must remain operative for the work’s identity to be preserved.Does the work depend on specific technical forms or hardware?Unlike typical video works, this piece is realized through the integration of LED display hardware with a sculptural structural component.What are the most important environmental conditions for installation (such as space, lighting, or sound)?A moderately dim environment is preferred to maintain the visual effect of the reflection. The work does not include sound, so an installation setting free from significant audio interference is recommended.To what extent can the work be reinstalled in the future without the direct involvement of the artist?Provided that the components remain undamaged during transport and installation, the work can be reactivated by connecting power, and thus does not require the artist’s direct involvement.Can the current form of the work be maintained in the future?The specifications of LED panels may change over time. Replacement or repair may lead to slight variations in color balance or brightness.If specific equipment or components fail, can they be replaced?The LED panels can be replaced in modular units. If spare modules are available, substitution is possible; other mechanical or electrical issues should be serviced by a qualified technician or manufacturer.Are there any particular points you would like to emphasize or considerations to note regarding the preservation of the work?The LED display panels are sensitive and susceptible to pixel damage. Proper care must be taken to prevent physical impact during transportation and installation, which should always be carried out by trained technicians.