Exhibition: When The Night Falls

About the artists:

Chihiro Ito: Current Jonas Mekas Resident Artist, Ito explores the art of today through meaning of Life & Death. He takes a challenging approach from a perspective that deviates from art history and on problem awareness as seen from an unordinary perspective and creates through documentary and improvisational elements.

Heechan Kim: Very recent Monira Resident Artist, Kim applies traditional craft techniques in new contexts to reimagine and explore outcomes, and challenge craft’s visual potential.

Jiwon Rhie:A Current Monira Resident Artist, Rhie deals with diverse subject matter across installations, sculptures, and video, exploring ideas of boundaries, human relationships, cultural identities, and communication. Through research and a project-based process, she visualizes personal and social experiences into art forms by capturing her sensitivity and a feeling of adaptation.

Rowan Renee:A Current Monira Resident Artist, Renee’s work addresses intergenerational trauma, gender-based violence and the impact of the criminal legal system through image, text and installation.

Amelia Saul: A Current Monira Resident Artist, Saul utilizes experimental narratives to explore ideas of love, the experience of historical versus personal time, and national identity.

Shihori Yamamoto: A current Monira Resident Artist known for her intricate drawings and site specific installations.