Mul Maeum transverses three locations on the Korean peninsula to explore the consequences of extraction economies and military industry on the livelihood and lifeways of people, nature, and marine environments. Intercutting these three sites across three screens, Jin-me Yoon’s workflows like water calling up the title Mul Maeum, which directly translates as “Water, Mind-heart.” - Diana Freundl, Vancouver Art Gallery

Director's Bio

Jin-me Yoon

Jin-me Yoon, a Korean-born artist based in Vancouver, delves into the intricate connections among tourism, militarism, and colonialism in her work. Using various mediums such as photography, video, and performance since the early '90s, she intertwines her personal migration experience with historical, political, and ecological contexts.