SEON XVII, 2023

The word “Seon” derives from Korean Zen Buddhism (Seonbulgyo) rooted in the belief that true freedom lies within one’s own mind. “The horizon in the series offers the space of quietude where one can observe and let go of the ever-shifting moments within. And that peace and strength can arise through connecting with the soft and vulnerable parts of us,” says Hur. The softness is conveyed through the delicate tactility of Hanji (Korean mulberry paper) — it will be perceived differently depending on the environment and light where the work dwells and one’s ever-evolving self. Hur’s work is a place of rest and awakening of both the familiar and unfamiliar parts of ourselves — leading us to seek the values and truths that matter to each of us.