BIO

Soojin Jeong of banji explores nature’s ephemeral beauty and the inevitable cycle of transformation with her work. She sculpts with remnants of life – withered seed pods, brittle leaves, and insect exoskeletons – fragments that once held vitality but now stand as quiet testaments to impermanence. Through electroforming and casting, she preserves these delicate forms, transforming them into sculptural artifacts imbued with new permanence.

She sees herself as both artist and mortician, preparing these natural relics for a second life. Each piece undergoes a meticulous process, its fragile essence encased in metal, emerging as something enduring. This transformation – where decay gives way to preservation – reflects the paradox of life and death, fleetingness and longevity.

By working in metal, she challenges the boundaries between strength and fragility, permanence and impermanence. Her sculptures invite viewers to reconsider what is often discarded, to see grace in decline, and to recognize the quiet beauty in nature’s cycles. Each piece becomes a meditation on time, a lasting tribute to renewal and resilience.

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