Nature's Echo: Beyond the Human-Centric Perspectives

February 29 - April 5

Korean Culture Center
2370 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20008

The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) is delighted to present Nature's Echo, a new series of exhibitions delving into the intricate relationships between humanity, nature, and technology amidst the global climate crisis. The inaugural show, Beyond the Human-Centric Perspectives, invites visitors to explore diverse artistic lenses that challenge traditional views and offer fresh insights into the natural world, on view at the KCCDC February 29 through April 5, 2024 including extended evening hours for the local community event Art Walk Dupont on March 21 and April 5 (6-8 PM, RSVP below).

In this exhibition, three Korean artists employ diverse media to explore this central theme. Hana Yoo delves into the complexities of laboratory rats, wild rats, and machine learning in her video installations, seeking a non-hierarchical system of coexistence between humans and nature. Bo Kim’s archival images of museum specimens challenge conventional narratives of human categorization and modern taxonomy. Hyewoo Shin, through affectionate examinations of plants, presents botanical representations that defy human-centric agendas, offering sincere portrayals of nature's essence.

As they navigate the exhibition, visitors are encouraged to embrace these diverse perspectives and rediscover the profound beauty and complexity of the natural world from new vantage points. Embark on a journey of exploration and discovery where the boundaries between human, animal, and machine blur, and new possibilities emerge.

Beyond the Human-Centric Perspectives will remain on view at the KCCDC February 29 through April 5, 2024 during regular visitor hours (M-F, 10 AM-noon & 1-5 PM) and during two extended evening showings as part of ArtWalk Dupont on Thursday, March 21, including remarks by artists Bo Kim and Hyewoo Shin, and on Friday, April 5 (6-8 PM both days, RSVP below). Nature’s Echo will also include future 2024 exhibitions at the KCCDC as well as local institutional art collaborations to be announced.