손맛 Sonmat

Curated by Dahn Gim

January 23–March 3, 2024 | Gage & Christensen Galleries

손맛 Sonmat is a Korean term that translates to "hand taste," specifically the irreplicable quality infused by individual cooks into their food. While the word praises one's excellent culinary abilities, it draws our attention to the significance of the individual's touch, labor, and care. It emphasizes that care is more profound than just a gesture, as it encompasses an intimate exchange of trust and serves as a means of authentic self-expression shaped by one's upbringing and cultural milieu.

This exhibition presents the 'hand taste' of seven artists, as they explore various forms of care spanning from intimate and sensory experiences to the realm of technology, encompassing diverse aspects of familial bonds, gender dynamics, and the intricate web of relationships that define our lives. The gallery space is transformed into a home where each work manifests as a different domestic space, ranging from the bedroom to the bathroom, kitchen, and living room.

Artists included in the exhibition: Young Joo Lee, Ahree Lee, Lauren McCarthy in collaboration with David Leonard, Liz Nurenberg, Yoshie Sakai, Hannah Kim Varamini.

This exhibition takes place at two galleries, Gage Gallery and Christensen Gallery, located within walking distance at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, MN.

Featured Artists

YOUNG JOO LEE

AHREE LEE

LAUREN LEE MCCARTHY & DAVID LEONARD

LIZ NURENBERG

YOSHIE SAKAI

HANNAH KIM VARAMIN

Show Curator

DAHN GIM was born in South Korea, raised in Canada, and is currently based in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. After completing her MFA in Media Arts from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), she has been exhibiting both nationally and internationally including venues such as Somerset House, UK; ifa-laboratory, BE; Post Territory Ujeongguk, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul; Rabindranath Tagore Centre, India; The State University of New York (SUNY) campuses, Hammer Museum, Steve Turner Gallery, AA|LA, Human Resources, Barnsdall Art Gallery, US; and international art festivals including Currents New Media, Santa Fe; SPRING/BREAK Art Show, Other Places Art Fair, Angels Gate Cultural Center, Now Instant Image Hall and LA Art Book Fair at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, US; Art Souterrain Montreal, Canada; and Now Play This in London, UK. Gim received 2017 Curator’s Lab Award, 2018 Kala Art Institute Fellow, 2016 International Emerging Artist Award (IEAA), 2013 UCIRA Grant University of California Award and many other artist residency grants. Gim is currently an artist-in-residence at Second Shift Studio, St. Paul and an assistant Professor in the Art & Design Department at Augsburg University, Minneapolis.

Location & Tours

CHRISTENSEN GALLERY

Main floor of Christensen Center, Augsburg University

720 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

GALLERY HOURS

Sundays: 1-4pm

Join us Sundays at 2pm to tour the exhibition: Reserve a spot

Additional appointments may be scheduled by emailing gallery@augsburg.edu.

GAGE GALLERY

First Level, Oren Gateway Center, Augsburg University

610 22nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

GALLERY HOURS