When the Void Gazes Back
Partner Programme
12 Sept 10:00 – 17:45
13 Sept 10:00 – 17:45
14 Sept 10:00 – 17:45
15 Sept 10:00 – 17:45
16 Sept 10:00 – 17:45
17 Sept 10:00 – 17:45
18 Sept 10:00 – 22:00
In Person
FREE
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Inspired by the V&A’s historic Buddhist art collection, the new commission by Eunjo Lee creates a future world the growing agency of AI and its use of data can disrupt spiritual awakenings and non-human consciousness.
By fusing ancient heritage with contemporary technology, the installation asks questions about our relationship with non-human consciousness and spiritual truths
Through a digitally sculpted film, Lee delves into concepts of Zen, karma and impermanence rooted in Buddhism, reframing digital, shamanistic deities as ever-changing cosmic worlds within themselves. The deities also come alive as sculptures that are partially 3D printed from recycled clay. They are embedded with interactive design elements that invite audiences into an interactive and reflective dialogue.
Eunjo Lee, an artist and filmmaker based in London and Seoul, is known for utilising gaming-graphics software to build complex worlds.
Artistic collaborators include Josef Stöger (Ceramic Sculptures), Kiryung Arrddon Nam (Interactive Experience Design), Gunho Hyun (Music), Harry Charlton (Sound Design), Steph Hartop (Voiceover)
Curated by Carrie Chan. Produced by Faunsia Tucker
Supported by the Ruddock Foundation for the Arts and Niru Ratnam, London
Image credit: When the Void Gazes Back (digital render, 2026), Eunjo Lee
