Woo Jin Joo's 'Bodily Inbetweenness' at Ruup & Form Explores Myth and Found Objects
Woo Jin Joo, a Seoul-born artist now living in London, transforms overlooked materials into captivating sculptures that blend animal forms with furniture. Her solo exhibition, 'Bodily Inbetweenness,' is at Ruup & Form in London until November 13. Joo collects discarded items like furniture and clothing during her walks or trips to her Deptford studio. She combines these treasures with clay and shiny viscose thread to create hybrid figures that are human-sized. Standout works include 'For Those Who Wade' (2025) and 'Murmur' (2025). Joo explores themes of mythology and folklore, emphasizing how everyday interactions can hold deeper meanings. In early 2027, her pieces will be showcased at the Harley Foundation in Nottinghamshire. Check out her artistic journey on Instagram!
Key facts
- Woo Jin Joo's solo exhibition 'Bodily Inbetweenness' is on view at Ruup & Form in London until November 13.
- Joo was born in Seoul and is based in London, where she collects found objects near her home and studio in Deptford.
- She combines found items with clay and viscose thread to create uncanny sculptures that merge animal bodies with domestic fixtures.
- Works include 'For Those Who Wade' (2025), 'Murmur' (2025), 'A Long Long Time Ago' (2022), 'Dusk Dokkaebi' (2022), 'Oneiric Vessel' (2025), and 'Shivers, Quivers and Silence' (2026).
- Joo is Korean-Chinese and raised between the two countries; her cross-cultural experience informs her approach to mythology and folklore.
- Scale is important in her practice; many sculptures are human-sized or as tall as the artist.
- In early 2027, her work will be on view at the Harley Foundation in Nottinghamshire.
- Joo's practice can be followed on Instagram at @woojinstudio.
Entities
Artists
- Woo Jin Joo
Institutions
- Ruup & Form
- Harley Foundation
- ai. gallery
Locations
- Seoul
- South Korea
- London
- United Kingdom
- Deptford
- Nottinghamshire