Shin Meekyoung’s 2013 | London Korean Links

We haven’t done proper write-ups of all Shin Meekyoung’s exhibitions this year – she’s simply been too busy, like us. To make up for this omission, here is a round-up of photographs of some of her installations. All photos are by LKL except where stated – we got to see her work in Seoul, Venice and of course London.

Written in Soap @ MOCA Taipei, 13 Dec 2013 – 30 Nov 2014

Exhibition notice – a third installation of her Duke of Cumberland (the others being in Cavendish Square, London, at MMCA Gwacheon, Korea).

photo - MOCA Taipei — photo – MOCA Taipei

Asian Art Biennial @ MOCA Taipei, 5 Oct 2013 – 5 Jan 2014

Exhibition notice – focusing on her Ghost Series and Toilet Project

Ghost Series. 2010 Soap, varnish (26 pieces) — Ghost Series. 2010. Soap, varnish (26 pieces) Installation view at 2013 Asian Art Biennial in Taiwan (photo – Asian Art Biennial)

Unfixed: a solo exhibition @KCCUK, 12 Nov 2013 – 18 Jan 2014

Exhibition notice – a comprehensive retrospective in four sections: Toilet Project | Translation – Vase series | Translation – Pensive Maitreya Boddhisatva | Translation – Ghost Series.

Toilet Project, 2004 – ongoing.

Soap, fragrance. Dimensions variable.

Shin Meekyoung: Toilet Project, 2004 – ongoing. At the Korean Cultural Centre UK 12 Nov 2013-18 Jan 2014

Translation – Vase Series, 2000 – ongoing.

Soap, pigment, varnish, mirrored stainless steel plates, wooden crates. Dimensions variable.

Shin Meekyoung: Translation – Vase Series 2000-ongoing. At the Korean Cultural Centre UK, 12 Nov 2013-18 Jan 2014

Translation – Pensive Maitreya Boddhisatva, 2004/2013.

Soap. 97 x 58 x 41 cm

Shin Meekyoung: Translation – Pensive Maitreya Boddhisatva 2004/2013. At the Korean Cultural Centre UK, 12 November 2013 – 18 January 2014

Translation – Ghost Series, 2007 – ongoing.

Soap, varnish. Dimensions variable.

Shin Meekyoung: Translation – Ghost Series, 2007 – ongoing. At the Korean Cultural Centre UK, 12 Nov 2013-18 Jan 2014

Archetype: Solo show @ Sumarria Lunn, 26 Sep – 8 Nov 2013

Exhibition notice – showcasing her new work in black

Meekyoung Shin: Archetype, at Sumarria Lunn

Korea Artist Prize 2013 @ MMCA Gwacheon, 23 Jul – 20 Oct 2013

Exhibition notice – a detailed retrospective / an “Epic Archive”.

Shin Meekyoung’s Translation: An Epic Archive

Shin Meekyoung’s Plinth Project

Shin Meekyoung’s Plinth Project – installed outside the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

The Korea version of Shin Meekyoung's Plinth Project

The Korean version of Shin Meekyoung’s Plinth Project in the grounds of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, on the day of its installation (18 July 2013) (Image credit: Shin Meekyoung)

Shin Meekyoung’s Plinth Project in the grounds of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, on the day of its installation (18 July 2013) (Image credit: Jienne Liu via Facebook)

Glasstress / Venice Biennale Collateral event

A huge group show in two locations. Shin’s soap vase is displayed alongside a glass vase. Can you tell which is which?

Shin Meekyoung at Glasstress 2013

Bright spotlight in an otherwise darkened room, and a point & press camera. Not the best recipe for a good photograph. From recollection, the soap vase is on the left – strangely, much more translucent than the glass vase.