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Ryujeong Han
Beyond Magic : Revolutionary Unboxism
I am unwavering in my pursuit of individual expression and social justice.
My project, "Beyond Magic: Revolutionary Unboxism," is born out of a deep frustration with societal pressures that stifle individuality and compel conformity. It's a staunch commitment to freedom and equality, challenging societal constraints on our potential.
"Beyond Magic : Revolutionary Unboxism" transforms jewelry into empowerment symbols. Harnessing talismanic jewelry's mystical essence, each piece becomes a symbol of resistance against limiting forces. This project calls upon the spirit of the "magical girl," a defiant warrior for righteousness, transcending gender norms and societal expectations.
"Beyond Magic : Revolutionary Unboxism" is more than a jewelry collection—it's a transformative manifesto, an invitation to resist conformity and champion change.
Beyond Magic
Copper on Lacquer, Cord, Leather
19 x 23 x 3(cm)2023
"Beyond Magic" is an installation art, utilizing a white jewelry piece as a canvas for a projected video art. This dynamic visual display transfigures stories of gender and sexuality discrimination from Korean news into a cascade of color and image, embodying a roadmap towards a future of increased equity.
Unvoids
Copper on Lacquer, Plexiglass, Mirror, Fabric, Leather
14 x 280 x 2.5(cm)
2023
"Unvoids" is a jewelry piece that illuminates six incidents of gender discrimination and related protests. Through the distortion of images representing ongoing discriminatory incidents, it signifies a refusal against societal norms enforcing conformity and regulation. This elongated sash, measuring 216 cm, is inspired by Suffragette jewelry, symbolizing a stand for equality.
Summoned Metamorphosis: 2013.9.7
Copper on Lacquer, Cord, Leather
19 x 23 x 3(cm)
2023
Summoned Metamorphosis collection is a jewelry work encapsulating fictional texts that transform negative news about gender discrimination in Korea into a positive narrative. Each piece, utilizing recurring talismanic symbols and historical jewelry motifs, proposes an optimistic future where these discriminatory incidents are overturned
Summoned Metamorphosis: 2020.1.23
Copper on Lacquer, Cord, Leather
19 x 23 x 3(cm)
2023
Summoned Metamorphosis collection is a jewelry work encapsulating fictional texts that transform negative news about gender discrimination in Korea into a positive narrative. Each piece, utilizing recurring talismanic symbols and historical jewelry motifs, proposes an optimistic future where these discriminatory incidents are overturned
Summoned Metamorphosis: 2022.2.10
Copper on Lacquer, Cord, Leather
19 x 23 x 3(cm)
2023
Summoned Metamorphosis collection is a jewelry work encapsulating fictional texts that transform negative news about gender discrimination in Korea into a positive narrative. Each piece, utilizing recurring talismanic symbols and historical jewelry motifs, proposes an optimistic future where these discriminatory incidents are overturned
Summoned Metamorphosis: 2020.5.7
Copper on Lacquer, Cord, Leather
19 x 23 x 3(cm)
2023
Summoned Metamorphosis collection is a jewelry work encapsulating fictional texts that transform negative news about gender discrimination in Korea into a positive narrative. Each piece, utilizing recurring talismanic symbols and historical jewelry motifs, proposes an optimistic future where these discriminatory incidents are overturned
Beyond Magic : Revolutionary Unboxism
Copper on Lacquer, Cord, Leather / Plexiglass, Mirror, Fabric, Leather
19 x 23 x 3(cm), 14 x 280 x 2.5(cm), 19 x 23 x 3(cm), 18 x 21 x 5(cm), 20 x 23 x 5(cm), 20 x 23 x 5(cm)
2023
"Beyond Magic - Revolutionary Unboxism" addresses incidents of gender and sexuality discrimination in Korea, embodying a manifesto against societal conformity by its display in public spaces. Additionally, this visually compelling narrative strives to deliver insightful and purposeful perspectives into the realm of "Beyond Magic," forging a distinctive dialogue about equity, acceptance and diversity.
