Su Kaiden Cho - Being…with

"Being...with" investigates the subtle interplay between presence and absence, connection and isolation, and the quiet spaces where meaning is both formed and undone. The exhibition considers the complexity of human relationships—not just with others, but also with our environment, memories, and even the unknown. By examining the act of “being” in relation to something or someone else, the works delve into how identities and experiences are shaped in these liminal spaces.

Blurring the boundaries between representation and abstraction, the artists employ diverse mediums and conceptual approaches to probe the nature of shared existence. The works invite a phenomenological reflection, where viewers are asked to consider what it means to be “with” and how this presence can be both fragile and profound. Through an emphasis on materiality, spatial dynamics, and the interplay of visible and invisible forces, the exhibition unfolds as a meditation on how we navigate the intangible connections that define us.

Rooted in phenomenology and conceptual thought, "Being...with" highlights the silent spaces in between—where the visible fades into the invisible and presence dissolves into absence. In this liminal space, the exhibition challenges traditional boundaries between self and other, evoking a deeper reflection on what it means to truly be “with.” The minimalist yet evocative object paintings transform art from a mere visual experience into dimensional encounters that engage space as much as thought. Ultimately, "Being...with" proposes a space where viewers encounter not just art, but the subtle echoes of their own presence within it.