Hwang Inmo’s Ramen Report is a photographic investigation that interprets and explores the noodles of ramen. The noodles, received with names and meanings by the artist, are transformed into entities of unique significance to him. <You, A Flower Too_ Ramen Report> is the second report of ramen, following . While the first report, , was highly personal and emotional, connected to the artist’s own life at the time, <You, A Flower Too_ Ramen Report> takes a more objective approach, focusing on the figure of the noodles. Hwang Inmo focuses on the differences in the otherwise common appearance of ramen, seeing each one from a different perspective, and finding beauty in the very object of ramen itself, despite it being a mass-produced product. The exhibition presents a diverse world of ramen through photography and installation works, showing how even the same type of ramen can vary in shape and form, prompting us to reconsider our perception of sameness.

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Artist Statement
I went through a difficult time, feeling hurt because of my relationships with others. During that time, I spent most of my days alone in my studio, and the only time I went outside was when I couldn’t resist my hunger and went out to buy a few packs of instant noodles. As this tough period went on, I naturally began to take an interest in the shape of the ramen noodles. I used to think all ramen noodles were the same, but I realized that even those with the same name could have different shapes, and that got me thinking. I would like to express my feelings about ramen through poetry.

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Pretty
With a close look.
Lovely
With a long gaze.
So are you.(Na Tae-joo, I See You Like a Flower)

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When I look at ramen, I find it beautiful.And as I continue to gaze at it, I feel a sense of fascination. This is why I began taking photographs. As I kept photographing one after another, I found myself wanting to name the ramen. Once I gave it a name, the ramen became something special to me. Just as we receive our ID cards and establish ourselves as members of society, naming what was once a simple, unremarkable ramen created a meaningful relationship with it, allowing it to become something significant to me. This is the kind of work I am doing.This report is simply a report on my curiosity about ramen. While they may all appear to be the same instant noodles, this is my Ramen Report, through which I interpret and understand the noodles from a photographic perspective. -2024, Hwang Inmo

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