KOO JEONG A

The summer exhibition at Malmö Konsthall in 2024, EHM [Event Horizon Malmö], featured “OooOoO Malmö” (2024): a skateable sculpture entirely constructed from wood. The work was created specifically for Malmö Konsthall’s distinctive exhibition space, with its star-shaped structure wedged between the building’s supporting pillars. The sculpture served as a stage for both spontaneous movement and choreography, exploring how our senses are shaped by the spaces we inhabit. “OooOoO Malmö” was complemented by a selection of the artist’s drawings, enlarged and executed directly on the walls of the Konsthall. The sculpture was open for skating every day.

The work of Korean artist KOO JEONG A gives the impression of existing in a state of continuous transformation. This sense of change is emphasized, for example, when a still image suddenly animates, when a scent emerges only to vanish just as abruptly, or when a static sculpture encounters human movement. KOO JEONG A explores both our collective and private experiences across a range of dimensions — from the minute to the monumental — and through diverse media such as sculpture, drawing, and digital animation. Architecture always serves as both a starting point and a collaborator, as seemingly everyday events open the door to alternative worlds.

KOO JEONG A represented South Korea at the Venice Biennale in 2024. The exhibition at Malmö Konsthall was developed in close collaboration with the Korean Pavilion. EHM [Event Horizon Malmö] was curated by Seolhui Lee, Jacob Fabricius, and Mats Stjernstedt.

About the Artist

KOO JEONG A incorporates intersubjective phenomena, digital functions, and imaginary elements into sculpture, painting, film, animation, sound, and scent to transform architectural spaces. Her site-specific reconfigurations open narrative portals where various media are combined with natural elements, playfully exploring the idea of connection.

KOO JEONG A’s work “OooOoO Malmö” is supported by the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the Hjalmar Wicander Foundation, the Lorens and Agnes Beijer Foundation for the Beautification of the City, the Church of Sweden, and the City of Malmö. Following the summer exhibition at the Konsthall, the sculpture will be installed in Malmö’s public space in collaboration with the Malmö Beautification and Planting Association and the Malmö in the Making project Layered. Special thanks to Bryggeriet in Malmö for their assistance in constructing the skate park. Warm thanks also to Skate Malmö and Malmö in the Making: Power of Places.