In the duo exhibition "Ungeziefer", Ju yeol Choi and Greg Haberny delve into the themes of transformation, alienation, and the unsettling undercurrents of human existence. Borrowing its title from Kafka’s iconic novella The Metamorphosis, where "Ungeziefer" denotes a loathsome, unidentifiable pest, the exhibition becomes a metaphorical landscape where individual and collective identities are deconstructed and reimagined.

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Ju yeol’s works confront the fragility and mutability of form, employing organic and fluid mediums to create abstract narratives that resonate with existential vulnerability. Through his pieces, he reflects on the impermanence of the human condition, inviting viewers to consider the moments when identity feels unfamiliar and fragmented.

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In contrast, Greg Haberny’s bold and chaotic approach challenges the viewer with visceral, unapologetic commentary on societal constructs. His mixed-media installations and paintings often appear as visual explosions, mirroring the chaos and raw emotion of a world in flux. Haberny’s art disrupts traditional boundaries, pushing the audience to question their comfort zones and confront the grotesque beauty of decay and renewal.

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Together, their works create a dynamic dialogue that captures the essence of Ungeziefer: the liminal space between transformation and stasis, order and chaos. This exhibition, echoing its Brooklyn predecessor, serves as a space to contemplate the evolving tensions of identity, existence, and art’s ability to disrupt and transform.

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"Ungeziefer" at Space776 invites the audience to embrace discomfort and find meaning in the unpredictable, reminding us that within the alien and unfamiliar, we may discover new ways of understanding ourselves and the world around us.