Sub-stance
Jeonghwan Kang DATA+Lab[Sub-stance]2024 raises important questions about substance and visibility in modern society. The stone displayed inside a wooden box appears to be a simple form from a distance, but as one approaches, its essence becomes layered and difficult to clearly perceive. This symbolizes the complexity of reality that we experience in our daily lives and reflects the modern tendency to focus solely on visible outcomes due to technological advancements.
As society rapidly changes with the advancement of technology, this artist explores the gaps that arise and speaks about the essence of the world surrounding us. While the world becomes increasingly faster and more convenient, our senses and emotions may become dulled or forgotten. The artist is interested in transforming the value of technology from mere human convenience to broader social value, engaging with new forms of art such as performances and media installations. Through these new forms of art, the artist investigates the gaps of new sensory experiences and perceptions that emerge by deconstructing and reinterpreting space.