Young In Hong's 'Amateur Composer' exhibition at PKM Gallery explores sound through textiles and sculpture

The exhibition 'Amateur Composer' by Young In Hong is being held at PKM Gallery in Seoul from August 20 to September 27, 2025. It features sculptures that transform sound into visual representations. Notable pieces such as 'Acoustic Pattern II' (2025) and 'An ancient bird…' (2025) are inspired by the sounds of church bells in Bristol and the songs of cranes from Korea's demilitarized zone, reacting to movement. Hong's embroidered works, including 'Five Acts' (2024), portray Korean women and draw inspiration from the Bayeux Tapestry, accompanied by a video of improvisational performers. Additionally, 'Symbiotic Composition 2…' (2025) examines nonhuman entities. The sculptures emit sound only when activated by gallery staff during Seoul's art-fair season, highlighting themes of sound, labor, and nonhuman relationships.