The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (KCCDC) on March 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. hosted a special evening showing of the exhibition "Nature’s Echo: Beyond Human-Centric Perspectives." The event was hosted as part of Third Thursday Dupont, a local community art walk event in Washington, D.C. in collaboration with the Phillips Collection and IA&A at Hillyer. Over 50 people visited the Korean Cultural Center to enjoy extended hours of the exhibition, an artist talk with artists Bo Kim and Hyewoo Shin, and a light reception. 

In this exhibition, three Korean artists employ diverse media to explore this central theme. Hana Yoo delves into the complexities of laboratory rats, wild rats, and machine learning in her video installations, seeking a non-hierarchical system of coexistence between humans and nature. Bo Kim’s archival images of museum specimens challenge conventional narratives of human categorization and modern taxonomy. Hyewoo Shin, through affectionate examinations of plants, presents botanical representations that defy human-centric agendas, offering sincere portrayals of nature's essence.

Beyond the Human-Centric Perspectives will remain on view at the KCCDC through April 5, 2024 during regular visitor hours (M-F, 10 AM-noon & 1-5 PM) and during another extended evening showing on Friday, April 5 (6-8 PM).