Hyeji Nam - MANSHIN

Inspired by the ceremonial structures of shamanistic rituals in Korea, Hyeji Nam builds a bridge between tradition and modernity. MANSHIN invites audiences to reflect on memory, presence, togetherness and the ever-changing relationship between humaneness and technology in our time.

MANSHIN explores the complexity of identity transformation in the post-digital age. Driven by a synergy of visual and virtual ambiguity, Korean artist Hyeji Nam, in her performance, entwines bodies, sound and immersive atmospheres to create a journey that explores diverse states of being and consciousness. Inspired by the ceremonial structures of Korean shaman rituals as well as digital media and AI, Hyeji Nam builds a bridge between tradition and modernity, meditating on memory, presence, loss and sense of belonging at the intersection of music, performance and visual art.

Hyeji Nam (born in Seoul in 1993) is an interdisciplinary artist and musician. She completed her art and design studies at the Korea University in 2016, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna until 2021 and now lives and works in Vienna. Her practice comprises performances, sound installations and compositions and focuses on themes such as technology, sexuality, body politics, social taboos and digital culture. Hyeji Nam’s work has been presented at the Gwangju Biennale (2024), the Vienna Art Week, the mumok and Hyperreality. In 2023, she released her debut album Miracles under the name of Tender Matter.