Nothing Matches Everything Shines

Works by Loretta Park

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June 5 – August 8, 2025

808 Gallery Windows

Loretta Park’s multimedia practice stitches together colorful found objects to create joyful, elaborate installations. She delights in the unexpected juxtapositions discovered from collecting materials that have outlived their original functions. Anchored by her original weavings, Park’s “art debris” assemblages incorporate mass-produced wood, plastic, and fiber scraps, challenging viewers to reconsider conventional hierarchies. Her scavenged materials may glisten and reflect light, she explains, “but we don’t consider them as precious or beautiful because we have learned things over time about assigning value.” Her stop-motion animations layer vibrant drawings over photographed details of previous artworks—digital sketches that mimic her sculptural technique.

Invoking a childhood spent exploring the neighborhood playgrounds of Seoul, South Korea, where mundane objects inspired hours of improvisational play, Park creates immersive worlds where ordinary items become imbued with wonder and possibility. By combining accessible materials with traditional handcraft techniques, Park challenges assumptions about fine art, “women’s work,” and adult authority, inviting us to re-engage with childlike modes of exploration and understanding.

Curated by Madeleine Delpha