JUJU U
Born in 1982 and lives in Seoul, Korea. Incorporating everyday items sold at supermarkets around the world, JUJU's work "Super Museum Project" is created like an item of fine art or craft, normally seen in museums.
［Residence Program］ Sep 16, 2015〜Nov 24, 2015
1. Artmaking
Jujuu U created a Fukuoka edition of her series Supermarket Project, in which she creates gallery and museum works using ordinary products sold in supermarkets. She also created a children’s kakiyama float inspired by the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, and made four dolls from everyday materials for her installation and photographic series.
Workshops
October 16 – ‘Hana Hana Project’
Participants: 85 third-graders from Arita Elementary School
Venue: Ajibi Hall, Sculpture Lounge
Talks
September 19 – ‘Artist in Residence Talk’
Jujuu U introduced her work to date, and discussed her plans for the Fukuoka residency artwork.
Participants: 30 general admissions
Venue: Artists’ Gallery
November 21 – ‘14th Winds of Artist in Residence Exhibition Part II’
Participants: 62 general admissions
Venue: Artists’ Gallery
Exhibitions
November 21 – December 7 – ‘14th Winds of Artist in Residence Exhibition Part II’
Total admissions: 774
Venue: Artists’ Gallery
Regional events
October 17 – ‘Hakata Riverain Lantern Festival’
Venue: Hakata Riverain Festa Square
