gheemsookyoung
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I bring weight to weightless fragments.
Some things exist—though invisible.
As an artist, I shed light on how these intangible fragments shape our lives.

Moving from place to place, I perceive change in each living space through jet lag, scent, language, and atmosphere.
As I slowly assimilate and adjust to new environments, my work reshapes itself, dissolving and reforming within its surroundings.

Guided by the transformative potential and intrinsic properties of organic materials, I reconstruct the fragile tension between the individual and the external world.

By revealing these moments, I invite viewers to explore how intangible fragments permeate the everyday.

 Art Curator Martina VIESTI

GHEEM Sookyoung is a South Korean artist who has made a significant impact on the international art scene with her original and powerful works. Her exhibition experience in cities around the world, including Venice, London, Paris and Korea, demonstrates her talent and ability to connect with audiences across many different cultures. 

"Distance" and “Va et Vient(La chaise pour tous)", which are a perfect example of her unique and innovative approach to art. 

"Distance" is a performance piece that explores themes of separation and connection. The scene of two women tied and kept apart by two columns, with a rope winding around them, is a powerful and visually intense image. The physical distance between the two women represents the emotional and psychological separation, which many of us can recognize and relate to in everyday life.

"Va et Vient(La chaise pour tous)", is another example of her unique and innovative approach to art. This wooden sculpture lying on the ground representing a half sphere explores themes of balance and tension. The precarious form of the sculpture creates a sense of tension and uncertainty, representing the delicate balance that exists in life and the struggle to maintain stability in a constantly changing world. 

GHEEM Sookyoung demonstrates her ability to create powerful visual images that evoke intense emotions and a deep connection with the audience. Her technique and style are unique and original, making her an artist to watch.

Group Shows

2026
« Ressources humaines », (Ré)édition, Montrouge, FR

2025
« Clair-obscur », La Générale Nord-Est, Paris, FR
« Équinoxe Coréen », See galerie, Paris, FR
« Dixing, Les Premières Gouttes Du Ciel », Non-Place, Luoyang, CN
« Voyage sans fin », FIAP, Paris, FR
« Nuits blanches », Espace République, Paris, FR
« Le Spectrede de l’être & de lettre », Moowoosoo gallery, Seoul, KR

2024
« Ouverture fragmentée », Galerie Impressions, Paris, FR
« Dual Perspectives: Humanity & Nature », UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, FR
« Parallaxe » , See galerie, Paris, FR
« La forme à venir » , 59 Rivoli, Paris, FR
« Réunisson » , (Ré)édition, Montrouge, FR

2023
« Le salon » , La Ville A des Arts, Paris, FR
« The third place » , Korean Cultural Center, Paris, FR
« 不惑 . 有惑 » , Kim bo seong art center, Seoul, KR
« AJAC 40th — 1983-2023 » , Space Sazic(Print Bakery), Seoul, KR
« Interferences » , M.A.D.S. Art Gallery, Adeje, ES

2022
« Être et Paraître » , Korean Cultural Center, Paris, FR
« Venice International Art Fair 2022 - 16th Edition », Palazzo Bembo, Venice, IT
« CICA Art Festival 2022 », Cica Museum, Gimpo-si, KR
« Futur Parfait III », La Générale Nord-Est, Paris, FR
« Baek, Interprétations du Vide », Cité Universitaire, Paris, FR

2021
« 14th & 15th Finalist Exhibition, Arte Laguna Prize », Arsenal of Venice, Venice, IT
« Outre Mesure », Korean Cultural Center, Paris, FR
« Facade », Hackney Downs Studios, London, UK
« What Is Art II », Boomer Gallery, London, UK

2020
« Regards Croisées 10e », La Ville A des Arts, Paris, FR
« 3m2 », 24Beaubourg, Paris, FR

2019
« Oh les Beaux-jours ! », MAME, Tours, FR

2018
« Les Corps de l’Archive », Palais des Congrès de Tours, Tours, FR

Screening

10th EXiS (Experimental Film and Video Festival), Cinematheque KOFA(Korean Film Archive), Seoul, KR
2013

Residency

La Générale Nord-Est, Paris, FR
2022

Awards

2021
Finalist, « 15th Arte Laguna Prize 2021 »
Finalist, « COCA Project 2021 (Center Of Contemporary Artists) »
Recommended Artists From the Jury - Sculpture / Installation Category, « Premio Combat 2021 Prize »
Certificate of Artistic Merit(Official recognition from the Museum), « Luxembourg Art Prize 2021 »