Exhibition Highlight - Nayoung Jeong

Nayoung Jeong (b. 1983)
The Right to Destroy Them, 2022
Video based on performance (13m 1s)
 

Perpetually unsettled, Nayoung drifts from place to place, absorbing and leaving behind a multitude of emotions that accumulate and ultimately dismantle her former self. Nayoung heightens her sensory awareness to create psychological scenarios as artworks, accompanied by the metaphorical sound of her clay-casted body breaking. This continuous process of creating and deconstructing another version of herself allows her to confront the labour of her emotions and recognise it as her unequivocal right. 

Nayoung's artwork reawakens layers of embedded emotions and memories through sound and action, sharing psychological states and feelings within the process of creating and destroying the casted bodies. 

Nayoung incorporates her body into her work to emphasise the importance of the
female form, not merely as a physical entity but as a conduit of profound meaning. The
female body represents both the tangible and intangible aspects of femininity, encapsulating
strength, resilience, and the capacity for creation. Through this approach, she aims to create
a dialogue that resonates with both personal and collective experiences, highlighting the
complexities and multifaceted nature of being a female artist.

If you want to find out more about Nayoung and her work please visit her website.