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Seohyo (KOR) → Coded Tapestry: Prague

19–24
  • Hradčany
  • Projection

About project

The projection is inspired by the historical elements of Prague’s urban architecture, the principles of tapestry weaving, the traditional decorations of Prague Castle, the patterns of mosaic tiles and other original geometric textures of urban space. By digitally encoding and reinterpreting these elements, a moving structure is created that references the rhythms of a dynamic metropolis. In this way, the artist highlights and develops the patterns and nuances of Prague’s architectural heritage. These digital images form an abstract yet sufficiently specific visual imprint of the character of the place, proving that the potential of the medium of digital code in art is immense. The animation unfolds through random variations within well-defined parameters, with all the pieces of the puzzle relating to each other, albeit in constant flux. The sound design for the projection is by Korean artist Han Suzi, with whom Seohyo has collaborated for many years. 

Artist

Seohyo is a Korean artist and professor at Samsung Art and Design Institute in Seoul, where she teaches creative coding. She creates installations and performative events that combine ordinary objects with digital technology. In doing so, she visually transforms the ordinary world and offers the opportunity to try to perceive ordinary things in new ways. Recently, she has extended her coding practice to generative art. In it, she uses geometry, mathematics, as well as inspiration from nature. She often presents her work on urban digital billboards, but has also exhibited at a number of major institutions around the world, including the Korean National Museum of History in Seoul, the D:Art Festival in Singapore, and Demo Festival in Amsterdam/Utrecht.

Han Suzi is a composer related works on visual arts. She is a member of the audiovisual groups Form and Sound and Collective Pusil. Her work explores the intersections between image and sound, and static and motion, emphasizing sound and musicality. She has presented her works at Culture Station Seoul 284, Art Bunker B39, Ulsan Art Museum, and Donuimun Museum Village. Additionally, she has worked on the sound part for projects with LG Signature and Village de Ananti.

Location

The monumental dimensions of the Riding School and the projection room itself offer a unique and spectacular view. The Riding School has been used for exhibitions for more than sixty years. Its Baroque façade from the end of the 17th century leads visitors almost all the way along U Prašného Mostu Street towards Prague Castle. In addition to the unusual view of St Vitus Cathedral, the grounds of the Riding School also include a garden.

Supported by

  • Partner of the installation

    Administration of Prague Castle

  • Supported by

    Embassy of the Republic of Korea

  • Supported by

    Christie Digital