Unidentified Identities is a diaristic craft installation that explores the positioning of traditional craft in modern-day. Zippul craft, a South Korean traditional craft using straw, used to be closely attached to people in many sectors of everyday life. The craft which once could identify the core of Korean culture is now nearly obsolete. The time consuming and attention seeking nature of the craft no longer aligns with the values demanded in today; fast and efficient.
By making ropes, symbol of continuity, in the material and technique used in Zippul craft for 30 days, the loss of traditional cultural identity and shift to the modern world is explored and attempted to be understood. Each day of rope-making is recored in private journal entries which mostly stays enclosed but one. After 30 days, in despair of the artist not being able to find a position for the ropes, the ropes make a tour around modern day Seoul city, eventually to be buried in a small mountain located in Seoul.
Unidentified Identities
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Free access with DDW ticket or entrance feeLocation
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E30
Art House - United Cowboys
Kleine Berg 62
5611 JW
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Partially wheelchair accessible
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About Ina Hwang
Ina Hwang is an artist based in the Netherlands. Her artistic research focuses on how cultural heritages continue to exist in modern days. Her works are materialized through various medium such as traditional craft, paper sculpture, photography, and publications.
