Somin Song

Lives and works in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Artist statement

My artistic practice operates at the intersection of site-specific installation, social architecture, and participatory performance. I view physical space not merely as a container for objects, but as a live medium capable of shifting human behavior and provoking collective introspection. By blending interior design elements with sensory interventions—ranging from live projection mapping and large-scale sculptures to living organic materials—I build immersive environments that challenge viewers to confront their internal landscapes and societal roles. Central to my work is the concept of art as a collaborative, open-access ecosystem. Through multi-year initiatives like The Ethos Project and The Ethosphere, my practice expands into a form of social sculpture. I curate residencies, guide rigorous group critique cycles, and design alternative communal frameworks that prioritize cross-generational mentorship and accessibility. Whether transforming a domestic home into an interrogation of American vice in West of Eden, or blanketing a commercial restaurant floor in living grass for 용 Love, I intentionally dismantle the traditional boundaries between high art institutions and daily public life. Ultimately, my work investigates how the construction of temporary physical spaces can foster permanent psychological and social transformation. I am deeply interested in how community-driven art can serve as a crucible for personal growth, cultural preservation, and radical empathy. As I...

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