In Kyoung Chun’s exhibition at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, viewers are invited to step inside immersive spaces that blur the lines between interior and exterior. Her works, ranging from transparent houses to intimate paintings, reflect on the transient nature of belonging in an increasingly complex world.

As a South Korean artist based in Atlanta, Chun’s practice explores the delicate balance between safety and vulnerability, permanence and impermanence. Through her interactive installations and paintings, she creates environments that challenge our perceptions and foster connections, suggesting open and inclusive communities.

The exhibition not only provides a visual dialogue on home but also invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences of belonging. By blurring boundaries between personal and public spaces, Chun’s work suggests ways in which we can coexist more harmoniously – safe, quiet, and joyful in a world often characterized by turbulence.

In Kyoung Chun is part of the vibrant artistic landscape that continues to expand our understanding of what it means to be human. Her multidisciplinary approach, combining painting with site-specific installations, opens up new avenues for dialogue about how we might live together more sustainably and inclusively.

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art provides a platform for such innovative works, fostering meaningful interactions between artists and communities. As Chun’s exhibition makes its way through Charleston until July 2026, it serves as a reminder that in art, as in life, finding common ground is both challenging and essential.