In her recent works, JIYOUNG LEE expresses 'life' as a single theatrical play. Within social relationships, we take on various roles, whether by choice or imposition. Assuming diverse roles we've never practiced before, we complete our lives through the repetitive performance of these roles. She uses a pencil to intricately depict characters existing in the given stage assigned to oneself. While her previous works observed life from a distance at the "Character Garden," her recent pieces involve entering their stages, seeking to understand life up close, both mine and others.

GALLERY IN, located in Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, is a space dedicated to making Contemporary Art easily accessible and friendly to the public. We aim to introduce artists, both domestic and international, fostering communication with art lovers through various exhibitions. GALLERY IN annually showcases an exhibition featuring Japanese craft artists. We have plans to create various projects beyond crafts in the future.

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For Lee, nature is not a fixed, external truth. It is something that accrues meaning through time, something that becomes natural through familiarity. A dolmen, once a human construction, becomes part of the landscape over millennia. A path in the forest, shaped by repeated footsteps, comes to feel inevitable and organic. Even the cars we drive, artificial in essence, now blur seamlessly into our everyday scenery. Nature, in this view, is not an opposition to artifice but a fluid, perceptual category, one that is constantly being negotiated. 

Gallery THEO is founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2020. The priority mission of THEO is to establish a sustainable art cycle rooted in diversity. THEO was established by two directors who have built their careers in the art markets of the UK and the US, bringing their international expertise and networks to the Korean art scene.
The primary objective of Gallery THEO is to showcase the wide-ranging spectrum of Korean art and its richness. The gallery is dedicated to supporting young and gifted Korean artists, regardless of artistic genres, and identifying the commercial potential in their work. By providing a platform for these artists, the gallery aims to foster their growth and development within the rapidly evolving art ecosystem.
In addition to promoting local artists, Gallery THEO actively seeks to encourage diversity and bridge cultural boundaries. The gallery accomplishes this by establishing strong relationships with relevant institutions and collaborations with galleries both locally and internationally. By engaged in collaborations with artists and directors from various backgrounds, Gallery THEO strives to introduce international artists to Korean and Asian audiences, thereby promoting cross-cultural exchange and expanding the artistic discourse. 
Through challenging projects and a commitment to artists excellence, Gallery THEO envisions a gallery space that can co-exist and thrive alongside art creators, adapting to the dynamic art landscape.

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Lim Jimin has long unfolded her personal memories and emotions through painting. Beginning from the experience of having to let a close person go, her work reveals the moment when an abrupt shift in life makes the world appear different. Hands belonging to various people, paper airplanes, birds, and circular forms recur throughout her paintings. The circles carry both the quiet resolve to continue living despite the anxiety of someday losing someone precious, and the calm acceptance of that inevitability. The bird motifs reflect a similarly composed attitude toward an approaching farewell. As time flows and relationships change, the shifting emotions of mourning overlap and move between two realms. Following the signs embedded in fleeting scenes encountered by someone, the artist confronts what has flown away and what remains, tracing the large and small moments of loss.

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The overarching theme of JIYOUNG LEE's work is the "Human Zoo." The term is inspired by zoos, depicting facets of human life where individuals, like animals in a zoo, lose their instincts and live predetermined lives shaped by societal expectations. The black ink wash surrounding the "Human Zoo" represents artificial rocks in the zoo, symbolizing societal norms, laws, and universal conventions desired by society. While seemingly protective, these elements also confine human nature. Through her art, JIYOUNG LEE aims to portray the individuality, homogenization, desires and confusion within this enclosed space, prompting reflection on the choices individuals make in navigating their lives within these confines.

Taesoo Lee is a Korean sculptor known for creating heavy-looking objects using lightweight materials. His work explores the gap between perception and reality by crafting hyper-realistic sculptures of boulders and steel beams that visually defy gravity. Through optical illusion and material deception, Lee challenges viewers’ assumptions and offers a playful yet thought-provoking commentary on how we perceive the world.

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