Out of Mind

2024; Glass; 0.4 × 0.2 × 0.2 in

Jin has playfully planted small glass ants throughout the corners of the space during the exhibition “I’m Rooted, but I Flow.” These unexpected encounters create a sense of surprise and self-consciousness, heightening the viewer’s sensitivity to their own body within the space and making them aware of their position and movement. This subtle disruption pulls them away from a state of overly focused observation. As a result, the audience is compelled to shift between a sense of control and a lack thereof during their viewing experience.