Wing/nets
A solo show by Kat Austen
30th November – 20th December
Oksang Factory, Seoul
Exhibition Opening Hours:
Wednesdays 13:00-21:00, Thursdays-Saturdays 13:00-19:00
Free Admission
Performance Evening
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 18:00–20:00 (Admission starts at 17:30)
Performers: Jiyun Song (Daegeum), Jeonghyeon Joo (Haegeum), Kat Austen(Electronics), Nikolai Shreiber (Synthesizer), Rachel Epperly (Vocal)
Tickets: 15,000 KRW / 20,000 KRW (Booking link)
Location Details
B113, B1F, Songpa Law Town, Purgio City
5, Munjeong-dong Court-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu
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About Wing/nets
Through evocative sculptures, immersive soundscapes, and striking photography, Wing/nets explores how dragonflies encounter the changing world around them, shaped by human activity. This thought-provoking exhibition offers a glimpse into the delicate balance of ecosystems, drawing attention to the unseen consequences of our actions on a global and local scale.
What makes Wing/nets truly unique is its focus on leveling the implicit hierarchy of the human gaze. By inviting viewers to consider the dragonfly’s perspective, it fosters a profound empathy for these remarkable creatures whose habitats are increasingly at risk.
The multimedia hexagonal relief sculptures in Wing/nets draw from scientific research into dragonfly physiology, offering windows into their sensitive bodies and unique ways of perceiving the world. Fragmented imagery of habitats around the globe highlights the fragility of ecosystems under threat and the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
Wing/nets is part of Kat Austen’s broader initiative, The Global Compact on Dragonfly Migration, and reflects her ongoing commitment to bridging art, science, and environmental advocacy.
More information at Oksang Factory
About the artist
Kat Austen is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher whose work bridges art, science, and environmental activism. With a background in chemistry and cultural studies, Austen creates thought-provoking projects that explore humanity’s impact on the natural world, often focusing on themes of ecological crisis, biodiversity, and sustainability. Her work incorporates sound, sculpture, photography, and performance, drawing on scientific research to foster empathy for non-human perspectives. Exhibited internationally at venues such as Ars Electronica, V&A and Jeju Museum of Art. Austen’s practice seeks to inspire critical reflection and action on pressing global challenges.