Exploring Interconnectedness: Seong Dasom's "Each of Us" at Unaw Gallery

May 15, 2025 - June 28, 2025

Art | Community | Ecology
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In her much-anticipated solo exhibition "Each of Us" at Unaw Gallery, Seoul, Seong Dasom invites us to explore the rich tapestry of individuality and diversity through the lens of botanical forms and sculptural language. Showcasing over 40 works, including eight new pieces, the exhibition delves into the harmony of individual existence, realized through pictorial relief that transcends the boundaries of painting and sculpture.

Seong Dasom meticulously observes the ecological forms of plants, recognizing the diversity and organic unity that they embody. Her journey begins in the personal space of her studio, where tending to plants has led to a profound understanding of their subtle differences, changes, and harmonious coexistence. By treating plants not merely as subjects of observation but as entities of relationship, she crafts new visual metaphors, drawing parallels to human communities. This empathetic approach culminates in what she describes as 'landscapes of coexistence,' far beyond mere botanical illustration.

The works in "Each of Us" are crafted in a painterly relief format, composed with materials such as Formax, urethane, and acrylic. Plant elements, vibrant in color and varied in form, are arranged across these media, each maintaining its unique sensory presence while engaging organically within the overall composition. This interplay of individuality and harmony forms a metaphorical landscape of community—a vision to which she invites all spectators to contribute their interpretations.

Far beyond ecological sensitivity, Seong's works resonate with layers of social experience and emotional depth. The artist's personal narratives, rich with memories of communal warmth and structural discrimination, are transmuted into a botanical sculptural language. While each plant does not overtly convey a specific message, within their intertwined forms lie the principles of relationship, care, respect, and harmony. Such configurations echo a vision of ecological ontology, where diverse beings are interconnected equitably, urging a broadened perspective on difference itself.

Eschewing overt messaging, Seong Dasom's art opens spaces for quiet reflection. Her vibrant yet restrained colors and free yet uncluttered forms invite viewers into a world where botanical constituents uniquely situate themselves, bask in light, and form overlapping vistas—a metaphorical reflection of societal relations. Despite its static nature, these shapes resonate with profound, lasting impact.

"Each of Us" thus becomes a vessel for questioning the evanescing essence of community in contemporary society and how each individual can find their place within it. Through her pictorial language, Seong Dasom posits that 'difference is beauty, and diversity is the source of harmony,' advocating for a community ethos crucial to our collective future.

Beyond mere aesthetic compositions, the exhibition wields a proposal—a return to forgotten sensibilities of care and respect in living together. It presents an opportunity for us to reflect within the ecological community landscape Seong Dasom envisions, encouraging introspection on our modes of existence.

Visit Unaw Gallery
Exhibition Dates: May 15, 2025 - June 28, 2025
Location: B104, 11 Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Opening Reception: May 15, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Let's rediscover the beauty of difference and the melody of harmony in Seong Dasom’s ethereal world, a place where the care for one another reignites the communal flame within us all.