HOLZWEGE
Wood", an ancient term for a cluster of trees, harbors paths that stretch individually yet converge within the same wooded expanse. The term 'Holzwege' finds its roots in Martin Heidegger's collection of essays bearing the same name. Heidegger employs this notion to delve into various subjects, ultimately unveiling that the core of an artwork lies in revealing concealed truths. Strolling down these paths, artworks unveil a genuine realm distinct from our everyday reality, allowing things to exist as they truly are. This exhibition showcases a solo presentation by the artist Woori Bai, whose works orbit closely around her contemplation of the divine essence of life and an exploration of the meaning of existence. The artist frequently takes strolls in the forest, drawing inspiration from her communion with nature. She freely extracts poetic fragments from her soul, laying them open for the viewer with the intention of returning to a more genuine form, rekindling the uninhibited joy that resides above the nurturing earth.
WOORI BAI
Woori Bai (B. 1990, South Korea) is a young artist from South Korea. She graduated from the school of Fine Arts at Silla University in 2012 and presently works and resides in Changwon, South Korea. Woori Bai's works primarily focus on portraying the secluded daily life of a black cat and a forest girl. With a deft touch, she incorporates natural elements including forests, mountains, the moon, plants, and water columns to weave an imaginary realm, steeped in the spirituality of natural landscapes, imbuing her works with an ancient and tranquil mystique. The sun and moon take turns illuminating the earth, where all forms of life coexist in harmonious unity. Through subdued hues and a gentle narrative, the artist conveys her innermost, secluded musings. Within the forest lie myriad divergent paths, yet they all converge toward a common destination. While journeying along the path to unraveling existence's meaning, the artist has crafted a multitude of distinct scenes. The one certainty lies in her yearning to discard the clamorous world forged by modern civilization, endeavoring to rediscover the authentic beauty inherent in human nature.