Invitation To A Ritual

IMT Gallery is proud to present the first UK solo exhibition of Paris-based artist Soyoung Hyun. 'Invitation To A Ritual' features two interconnected bodies of work: 'Purification box' and 'Shadow'. These works delve into themes of memory, transformation, and the delicate boundary between presence and absence. Hyun draws on personal and cultural rituals as pathways to emotional healing. Her ceramic pieces oscillate between functional objects and sculptural forms, blurring traditional boundaries and inviting viewers into an introspective experience.

Hyun’s 'Purification box' series is a collection of clay vessels adorned with volcanic stones from Mount Etna. Each serving as a repository for negative thoughts or experiences—such as traumas, obsessions, or unwanted habits—that the individual seeks to distance from and transform. Drawing inspiration from personal and cultural rituals, these boxes provide a physical space to externalise and reinterpret these memories, facilitating a process of emotional cleansing. Through this series, Hyun examines how art can serve as a bridge between the tangible and intangible, guiding individuals toward healing and renewal.