Noon-chi
Inspired by Korean, contemporary artists, I created this multimedia installation to reflect an aspect of Korean culture.
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The pods create an immersive experience as people can walk through. The pods consist of text art, animations, and an illustrated mural.
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눈치 // (noon-chee) n.
Subtle art of gauging one's social environment then acting or speaking in accordance with what is perceived; Reading a room; Ability to perceive unsaid rules and notice non-verbal cues.
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POD 1 PROJECTED ANIMATIONS
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Animation One / Reading a Room - Korean interior design; short clip of two friends where different postures imply how they feel
Animation Two / 눈 (eye) - Touches upon the important factor of reading eye movement; eyes speak louder than words
POD 2 TEXT ART
The words provide information on 눈치 and list some questions to engage with
POD 3 MURAL
The piece is titled "What Are You Saying?" as I want the viewers to observe different body gestures and think about what they might communicate.
The clear exterior automatically places the audience as the "observer" so they can become attuned to their surroundings. 'Noon-chi' allows one to comprehend beyond what is not said verbally (vulnerability + transparency like the box).
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The Korean culture nurtures this ability to gauge social environments from a young age, as there are many social hierarchies to be met. Like a sixth sense, "눈치" has a lot to do with noticing small body implications and takes strong emotional intelligence. I want people to be able to practice empathy.