ikkibawiKrrr
ikkibawiKrrr is a visual research band consisting of members Ko Gyeol and Cho Jieun. Their name combines the Korean words for ‘moss’ (ikki) and ‘rock’ (bawi) with the onomatopoeic word ‘krrr’. Their artistic approach reflects qualities of moss, which expands its world through close interaction with surrounding environments along the narrow boundary between land and air. As the members meet with farmers, divers, scholars and others, ikkibawiKrrr engages with plants, natural phenomena, human beings and ecology through lived practices and shared time. The band has also explored tropical life and seaweeds, which grow independently while extending their boundaries to become part of broader environments.
Their recent solo presentations include Rocks Living in Rewind at Art Sonje Center, Seoul (2024) and Who Forgot the Village at Aranya Art Center, Qinhuangdao (2025). They have also participated in group exhibitions at major venues such as Aichi Triennale (2025); Asia Culture Center, Gwangju (2025); and Singapore Biennale (2025).