Jihoon Cho's 'Open Canopy' Explores Rootlessness at WIP Space

South Korean-born artist-in-residence Jihoon Cho presented 'Open Canopy' at WIP Space in Wandsworth, London, through July 2, 2026. The installation comprises four works blending Minimalist sculpture with architectural artifice, reflecting Cho's experience of immigration and liminality. Central to the show is 'The Crate,' a custom-made plywood box resembling a shipping container but with irregular, barn-like sides, detailed with labels, metal fastenings, and pink feet. Its interior echoes antique supports and their shadows. Another piece, 'Mo or Do,' features a meter box with an oscillating light that reveals the word 'HOME' and faint traces of the original. A hand-sized plastic panel with resin wings references the black heron's hunting technique, adding a predatory undertone. The work evokes comparisons to Charlotte Posenenske's 'Square Tube' series and Mona Hatoum's use of wire and caging. The exhibition was reviewed by Kenneth Greiner, an American artist based in London.