The Green Ray

A group exhibition
@DOOSAN Art Center, Seoul, KR

06.08.25 – 13.09.25

Architecture of Intersubjectivities
Aluminum tent poles, cotton, thermochromic pigment, thread, nylon strap, grommets
Photo Seungmann Park

Exhibition view of Architecture of Intersubjectivities in The Green Ray
Aluminum tent poles, cotton, thermochromic pigment, thread, nylon strap, grommets
Photo Seungmann Park

Architecture of Intersubjectivities
Aluminum tent poles, cotton, thermochromic pigment, thread, nylon strap, grommets
Photo Seungmann Park

Architecture of Intersubjectivities
Aluminum tent poles, cotton, thermochromic pigment, thread, nylon strap, grommets

The Green Ray was an exhibition at DOOSAN Art Center, co-curated by 2024 DCW alumni Kim Yurmyurng, Kim Jinju, and Shin Jaemin. It ran from 06.08.25 – 13.09.25.

For The Green Ray, Emmy Skensved produced a new tent sculpture constructed from aluminum poles and hand-dyed fabric. She drew inspiration for this piece from studies done by psychologist Erica Boothby on the power of shared experience, Byung-Chul Han's musings on community and ritual, and theorist Carlos Vara Sanchez’s writings on togetherness and affect. Whereas much of her previous work only speaks to gathering and communion, this project sought to facilitate it, effectively embodying the topics she aims to address.

Skensved’s intent was to create a tactile, interactive piece that prompted viewers to engage with the work, and each other, in playful and unexpected ways. For this reason, she made the piece from fabric dyed with thermochromic pigment – a special, nano-encapsulated chemical that changes colour with the warmth of human touch.

Many thanks to DOOSAN Art Center for the opportunity, and to Tabakalera for the time and space to develop new ideas.