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Public Space in Private Time
Exhibition Design, Generative Coding 
Related Projects: sfaaThis exhibition, held at Storefront for Art and Architecture, brings together digital artists and architects to explore how data, technology, and urban development reshape public spaces, driving displacement, gentrification, and data-driven urbanization. As cities become more interconnected and technology becomes a constant part of daily life, the boundaries between public and private space blur, raising critical questions about identity, belonging, and control within shared environments.

I take a dynamic and concept-driven approach, using generative coding to create an immersive and interactive experience. By integrating dynamic elements, the design invites the audience to actively engage with these social issues, transforming navigation into a reflection on urban change. 
PROCESSThe exhibition unfolds in two stages: first, synthesis, and then projection onto the physical installation—or reality. This generative coding also creates postcards and wristbands for visitors.



[01] Synthesis
Audio is recorded to track the number of individuals passing by Storefront for Art and Architecture, and patterns of public movement, demographic shifts, and changes in urban dynamics are synthesized. 
[02] Projection
Erosion mirrors gentrification, illustrating displacement and loss of identity. The breaking forms signify the loss of identity and belonging, while encroaching shapes reveal the invasive nature of urban development.

POSTER SERIESThe poster series functions as both a guide and a manifesto, embodying Kyong Park’s vision—“There is no wall, no barrier, no inside, no outside”—to challenge fixed notions of space, ownership, and urban transformation. Through dynamic compositions and generative elements, the series visually disrupts boundaries, reinforcing the exhibition’s exploration of fluid, ever-evolving spatial relationships.

BROCHUREMore than an exhibition, this experience maps New York City’s shifting identity, using art to explore gentrification and urbanization. The brochure doubles as a map, tracing these transformations.

WAYFINDSING SYSTEMS
The generative coding also creates dynamic directions using arrows, guiding visitors through the exhibition and allowing them to navigate the city in with their map booklet in hand.  
WEBSITEThe website extends the exhibition beyond the physical space, serving as both an entry point and an interactive platform for the audience. Through generative coding, it introduces a live, dynamic navigation system that invites visitors to engage with the exhibition before and after their visits. 


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