Gallery Simon is pleased to present What Still Remains, a solo exhibition by Bae Hyung-kyung, running from March 5 to May 2, 2026.
In this exhibition, the artist poses a fundamental question regarding what persists when everything else has vanished.
Having dedicated her career exclusively to the repetition of the human form, Bae carves the traces of existence through a disciplined and meditative process of layering clay, refining shapes, and casting.
The exhibition features clusters of figures that are mostly depicted with their heads bowed or solitary forms huddled in seated postures.
The physical gaps between these sculptures are not mere empty spaces, but are instead charged with a palpable tension and a profound, heavy silence.
By utilizing bronze and iron, the artist creates a striking juxtaposition where unyielding materials highlight the inherent vulnerability of the human body.
These surfaces carry the weight of accumulated time, while the accompanying drawings capture the subtle emotional tremors that the solid casts might leave unspoken.
In an era defined by uncertainty, this exhibition serves as a quiet mirror for the contemporary soul.
It ultimately illuminates the enduring body and mind—the core essence that refuses to disappear even after a collapse—inviting viewers to witness the resilience that remains within us all.
