Ji-Hyun Bae

There are moments when we fail to recognize what is truly precious when the quiet things are overlooked, and their worth goes unnoticed. But at the end of every story, it is often the small, tender things that leave the deepest echo like calm waves that gather strength and rise into powerful tides. Perhaps the real treasures in life are the “Small Voices” all around us. Whispers of meaning hidden in fleeting moments, in the spaces between people, in the stillness of everyday life. We may pass them by without a second thought, but when we pause and look back, we find they were always there settled quietly, deeply, in the heart of our lives. The “Small Voice” lives in me, in you, and in the gentle connections we share.  Quiet, yet profoundly meaningful.

– Ji-Hyun Bae

Installation View (1)

Installation VIew (2)

The theme of Bae Ji-hyun’s latest solo exhibition can be described as “relationships.” Drawing from nature, she works with materials such as wood and clay, and employs lithographic techniques that emphasize the presence of the artist’s hand. Through these tactile and organic elements, Bae explores various forms of connection—between humans, between the divine and the self, and within the family. Her work becomes a meditative space where these intertwined relationships are made visible and tangible.

Me & Jesus, Man & Women2, 1995, Terracotta,Woden stick, 60x10x7.5cm

Recovery,2025,Ceramic Pillow, 52x71x23cm

Me & Jesus, Man & Women1,1993,Wood, Terracotta, 19x11x6.5cm each

The horizontal positioning of the man and woman in her work suggests a relationship of equality, emphasizing their connection without a hierarchy. In contrast, the vertical arrangement of the artist and Jesus conveys a different kind of relationship—one of guidance or dependence—implying a dynamic where one leads and the other leans for support.

My Shadow,2025,Lithographie, 35x41cm

Family, 1995,Lithographie, 74.4×87.5cm

My Shadow,2012,Lithographie, 30x42cm

Jacob_s Ladder,1995,Lithographie, 87.5×74.4cm

For Bae Ji-hyun, her work is a deeply personal narrative. Through this exhibition, she hopes that her “small voice” might be heard amidst the dazzling complexity of postmodern society and the bustling urban landscape of Seoul.

Duru artspace
5, Jahamun-ro 45-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
02 720 0345

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