Sunjeong Hwang

Sunjeong Hwang

Sunjeong Hwang is a contemporary artist and new media composer whose work explores the interplay between post-humanism, technology, and ecological systems. Through interdisciplinary research, she synthesizes sound, AI, generative coding, and audiovisual installations, weaving together organic and technological elements to reveal the resonance between human and non-human entities. By pushing the boundaries of sensory perception and futuristic interfaces, Hwang creates multisensory environments that serve as critical interfaces, deepening engagement with the evolving relationship between nature, technology, and post-human existence. Hwang’s practice, spanning sound production, exhibitions, and live performances, is showcased globally. Her works have been exhibited at SeMA, Art Center Nabi, ACC, and more. Recognized, Awarded by ISEA 2023 (Paris), Future Tense (Hong Kong), and as a SONGEUN Art Award finalist, she has also presented her sound and AV performances at UKAI Project (Toronto), Prectxe, Tokyo TDSW, and Mutek JP+MX.

Artworks

Telluric Memories: Warm Woven Clicks and Entangled Radiant

2024

Video

19’14”

Sunjeong Hwang’s work involves interdisciplinary research with various collaborators, utilizing new media, installation, and artificial intelligence. Her piece, Telluric Memories: Warm Woven Clicks and Entangled Radiant explores the intricate relationship between humans, nature, and technology, aiming to liberate the senses and renew memory within the Tanhamu universe. Tanhamu, derived from the Sanskrit word tanha (desire) and the Chinese character mu (dance), is part of Hwang’s ongoing series that uses mycelium as a motif for movement. Through this, the work poetically addresses the ecological and climate crises, blending mycelium research with Indigenous methodologies to contemplate symbiosis and the Anthropocene. Combining sound installation, choreography, digital shamanism, and poetry, it evokes warm sensations through sensory encounters that highlight the connection between humans and non-humans, fostering a symbiotic ecosystem of shared memories and energies.

(Telluric Memories, woven from the warmth of Tanhamu Series, 2021, 2022, 2023