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LIGHT FRAGMENTS
Hyunsook Jeong Solo Exhibition | 09/25 - 11/06/2026 -
Light Fragments
BLANK SPACE NEW YORK presents
Hyunsook Jeong Solo Exhibition| September 25, 2026 — November 6, 2026
BLANK SPACE is pleased to present a solo online exhibition showcasing recent works by Korean artist Hyunsook Jeong.
In Light Fragments, Jeong explores the boundary between modern geometric abstraction and Korea’s rich heritage of mother-of-pearl craft. At the core of her practice is the meticulous repetition of individual nacre fragments—hand-cut and set into precise grids, linear matrices, and iconic motifs like the Joseon-era Moon Jar alongside abstract compositions that transform repetition, color, and reflected light into shifting geometric fields.
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BEFORE AND AFTER
"I love how people look at my works before and after — the layers of painted vases and moon jars covered by fragments of mother-of-pearl lines bridge what is traditional into the present."
— Hyunsook Jeong
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Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202348, 2023Acrylic, Mother of Pearl on Canvas
15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
40 x 40 cm -
Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202347, 2023Acrylic, Mother of Pearl on Canvas
17 7/8 x 17 7/8 in
45.5 x 45.5 cm -
Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202609, 2026Oil, crystal, mother of pearl on canvas
17 7/8 x 17 7/8 in
45.5 x 45.5 cm -
Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202242, 2022Acrylic, crystal and Mother of Pearl on Canvas
15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in
40 x 40 cm
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Material Precision
Jeong’s process is rooted in meticulous handwork. Individual fragments of mother-of-pearl are cut, arranged, and assembled by hand, building surfaces through repetition and precise placement. Within the studio, this material process unfolds alongside painting—bringing traditional Korean craft, geometric abstraction, and the enduring form of the Moon Jar into a contemporary visual language.
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Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202513, 2025Oil, mother of pearl, crystal on canvas35 3/8 x 28 3/4 in
90 x 73 cm -
Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202506, 2025Oil, mother of pearl, crystal on canvas31 1/2 x 31 1/2 in
80 x 80 cm -
Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202337, 2023Oil, crystal and Mother of Pearl on Canvas13 3/4 x 13 3/8 in
35 x 34 cm -
Hyunsook Jeong
Before and After - 202310, 2023Oil, crystal and Mother of Pearl on Canvas19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in
50 x 50 cm
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Rhythm & Light
Each fragment acts as a micro-mirror, catching ambient light and scattering subtle, iridescent color across the canvas. The resulting surfaces function as dynamic optical structures—as light shifts and the viewer moves, these repeating geometric patterns refract color and luminance, transforming static compositions into evolving sensory experiences.
Light Fragments offers an intimate look at how small, rhythmic details build into immersive architectures of light.
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curatorial note
"There is an otherworldly quality to Jeong’s work—a delicate synthesis of landscape and quiet figuration, where beneath shimmering veils of mother-of-pearl, intricate painterly nuances dissolve into pure atmospheric fantasy."
— Nana Lee, director
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CONTACT US
Please email us at info@blankspaceart.com for any questions regarding this exhibition, other available works, or our art consulting/concierge service.
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