"Unobserved" carries meanings such as unnoticed, overlooked, unmeasured, and ignored. In my practice, the two key elements—quantum mechanics and semiconductors—both embody these qualities.

Quantum mechanics is a crucial theory that underpins our modern civilization. It is widely used across disciplines such as chemistry, biology, medicine, and advanced technology. However, the theory itself is deeply counterintuitive and bizarre. Unless one has studied physics in depth, it often remains outside public awareness.

Semiconductors, too, are indispensable in our information-driven society. They are found in virtually all electronic devices, including smartphones, and we benefit from them every day. Without semiconductors, there would be no social media, no automated train systems, and no access to ATMs.  
Yet, most people have never actually seen a semiconductor chip, nor do they consciously reflect on the benefits semiconductors bring to their lives.

Through exploring the conceptual foundation of my work, I discovered a recurring theme:  
things that are "seemingly known and visible, but are not truly seen or understood at a fundamental level," or  
"so deeply embedded in daily life that they are overlooked entirely." 
This realization led me to choose the title *Unobserved*—a word that encapsulates these ideas perfectly.

Furthermore, in quantum mechanics—which forms both my academic background and a major theme in my work—the act of observation holds immense significance. In the quantum world, the mere act of human observation drastically alters the behavior of matter.  
This strange property is closely tied to the core concept I explore in my work: "What does it mean to exist?"
Thus, I chose the exhibition title Unobserved as a double entendre that also references the term "observation" in physics.

The titular work of this exhibition, <<ℏ - unobserved>>, is inspired by the famous double-slit experiment in physics. Specifically, it visualizes the outcome when the path of an electron—i.e., which slit it passes through—is not observed, just as the title suggests.  
On the other hand, <<ℏ - observed>> represents the opposite: the result when the electron is observed during its passage.  
This experiment elegantly and simply demonstrates how the outcome changes depending on whether or not observation occurs, showing that the behavior (and even the nature) of matter transforms in response.

These two works form the core of the exhibition.  
Alongside them, I will be exhibiting and offering for sale a collection of related pieces developed under the same theme.  

I warmly invite you to experience the exhibition.