MIXRICE

In this exhibition, mixrice introduces new works related to various forms of immigration, unveiling the people (and plants) who are hidden in the unique social system of Korea. Today, Koreans are constantly vying for the chance to immigrate, whether it be for a job, education, wealth, or retirement. To do so, they must discard all memories of a certain space, and reject any hope of forming the relationships that come with the settlement. mixrice follows the path of these people who are unable to settle, as well as the plants that are deprived of time. They question the significance of accumulated time and time left behind, which people tend to overlook through this exploration. In Korea, the primary example of relocation (a condensed form of immigration) is the redevelopment of neighborhoods. mixrice took dirt from one redevelopment site and presented it in the exhibition space as the foundation for a house. Also, the shapes of plants collected from abandoned neighborhoods appear as..