Taewon Ahn 안태원

Taewon Ahn navigates the contemporary digital landscape with a keen focus on the interplay between image creation and consumption in our technology-driven era. His artistic exploration delves into the blurred boundaries of reality and the digital realm, a sensory experience heightened by prolonged exposure to virtual visual languages. Ahn strategically blends digital nonmaterial images with analog reality, using tangible senses to redefine the 'virtual' and 'real' dichotomy. Inspired by digital image processing errors, he skillfully distorts web imagery and everyday objects, crafting a unique perspective at the intersection of the analogue and digital worlds, often resulting in potential 'memes.' ...

Contemporary art gallery established in 2013 with a strong interest in expanded institutional critique. Project Native Informant works with 16 artists and collectives, producing 5-6 exhibitions per year and hosting performances, concerts, talks and events.