Shin Yun-bok, known as Hyewon, painted 18th-century Korean women and everyday street life with rare intimacy, and this production brings those scenes to life without a word of dialogue. Performers build tableaux vivants while Foley artists create sound live and cameras project the action in real time. If you love Korean art or theater that feels like a painting in motion, it is a free hour worth booking.
What to expect
The piece runs about an hour in La MaMa's Downstairs theater, blending movement, live Foley sound, projected visuals and on-stage camera work. A separate free workshop, From Painting to Movement, explores Shin Yun-bok's work through the body, and the show is also offered as a livestream.
Good to know
- Admission is free, but reserve through La MaMa's ticketing page.
- The performance is non-verbal, so no Korean or English is needed to follow it.
- La MaMa is at 66 East 4th Street; the F to 2 Av or the 6 to Bleecker St are closest.
- A livestream option is listed for those who cannot attend in person.
- Running time is about 60 minutes.
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Common questions
Is Maedeup free?
Yes. La MaMa's ticketing lists the in-person performances as free events.
What does maedeup mean?
It is the Korean word for knot, reflecting how the piece weaves together image, movement, sound and memory.
Is there dialogue?
No. It is a live, non-verbal performance.
