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Nahyun Kim
You are cordially (un)invited
You are cordially (un)invited is a series of ceremonies dedicated to the years I have survived. This project consists of a durational performance, installation, and event. It is an aspirational gesture to send off the part of myself–who had to compromise, comply, and negotiate with institutions–for a rebirth to live beyond survival.
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Call and Response
photo taken during the performance of reading “Responsive, Responsible Art: A Manifesto” with RISD sculpture graduate students and faculty members
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2021
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![Two pages of “Responsive, Responsible Art: A Manifesto” displayed in a Google Doc. The left page shows a title, introduction paragraph, and a list of guidlines, while the right page presents references and a QR code for reader contributions. All text is black on a white background, except for a link to an article on the reference list.](/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/2023-05/SC_NahyunKim_02.png?itok=12suC8S0)
Responsive, Responsible Art: A Manifesto
shared Google document open for contribution from anyone
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2021-22
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My responses to the anonymous responses from audiences of “Responsible, Responsive Art: A Manifesto”
Installation for audience engagement on “Responsive, Responsible Art: A Manifesto” at the Sol Koffler Gallery
digital print on paper, pencil, colored pencil, wooden desk
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2022
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![One stack of the printed version of “Responsible, Responsive Art: A Manifesto,” alongside another stack of blank paper, pencils, and colored pencils placed on a rectangular wooden table resting on the fabric banner of the manifesto on the floor.](/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/2023-05/SC_NahyunKim_04.jpg?itok=Fl1l4Ohs)
My responses to the anonymous responses from audiences of “Responsible, Responsive Art: A Manifesto”
handwritten correspondence on half-letter and letter-size paper using pencil and Sharpie
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2022
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![handwritten correspondence on half-letter and letter-size paper using pencil and Sharpie](/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/2023-05/SC_NahyunKim_05.png?itok=zrKY9mjr)
Practice Complaint!
photos of artist’s critique: people viewing responses from the exhibition at the Sol Koffler Gallery, refreshments offered, and reference book
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2022
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![installation view](/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/2023-06/SC_NahyunKim_06.jpg?itok=ruTpytjQ)
Practice Complaint!
photo of the artist installing documents from a series of iterations practicing “complaint” at RISD
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2022
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![Artist seated on the hardwood floor, writing a note on post-its to add to a white wall displaying a timeline of the different versions of her work mentioned above. The installation includes copies of the manifesto, photos, and notes on colorful post-its for each iteration.](/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/2023-05/SC_NahyunKim_07.jpg?itok=JwbAlJK7)
Practice Complaint!
detail shot of the timeline wall installation
2023
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![Iteration #5 on a timeline wall installation presents photo documents and the artist’s note on pastel yellow, pink, and blue post-its, surrounding a bold black line marked with ‘#5’ and ‘October 12, 2022.’](/sites/default/files/styles/full/public/2023-05/SC_NahyunKim_08.jpg?itok=1v-DHJUr)
Practice Complaint!
photo of RISD Sculpture graduate students and faculty members filling out responses to the W.A.I.T. (Why Am I Talking?) and W.A.I.N.T. (Why Am I NOT Talking?) workshop; Workshop idea credit: Caroline Woolard
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2023