ARTIST

Minok AN (b. 1991) was selected through GIAF25’s open call for artists based in the Gangwon region. Living abroad for an extended period, the artist returned to Korea from Belgium in 2020 and began working in Gangwon-do, inspired by the book History of Those Who Stand Alone, which explores 35 traditional pavilions across the nation. In 2021, AN participated in Gangwon-Kkumdarak Saturday Culture School in Gohan-eup, Jeongseon-gun, and subsequently expanded her work to other local sites, including Goseong-gun, while planning to move to Gangwon-do. 
 
AN is working on a sound project that studies relationships with other beings through the various sounds captured in different surroundings. Recently, she has been presenting artworks based on the experiences and everyday stories of local residents, highlighting specific aspects of life in the region. AN’s major solo exhibitions include Day After Day (dive.seoul Gallery, 2022), and While You Are Going About Your Business (n0dine Gallery, Belgium, 2021). Her major group exhibitions include The Heading Ear, The Flowing Step, The Unfolded Thought (Bottle Factory, Hongjecheon area & Philosopher’s Stone, 2024), Alorok Dalorok (Goyang Aram Municipal Museum of Art, 2023), and THEM MOVES THAT DON’T NEED (Shinchon Art Space, Seoul, 2023).