The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts will host an exhibition of drawings, mixed media, and installation artwork by South Korean native and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Visiting Assistant Professor of Art, Jung Min. Jung Min: Black Threads opens Friday, July 18, 2025, and runs through Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in the Fine Arts Gallery on the North Las Vegas campus of the College of Southern Nevada. A special Artist Talk and Reception, with refreshments, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Jung Min (MJ) is a mixed media artist based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Seoul, South Korea, MJ creates sculptures, drawings, and installations that engage the body, humor, and taboo to examine the tension between tradition and Western influence. Her work reflects the discomfort and internal conflict she experiences as part of a younger Korean generation navigating cultural identity, individuality, and shifting values. MJ holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from Kookmin University in Seoul and an Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies from the Pacific Northwest College of Art.

Speaking of her work, MJ states, “At the core of my practice is an exploration of discomfort—finding beauty in what unsettles us. My fascination with beauty and horror is deeply influenced by Asian horror films, where women often take center stage as powerful, feared figures. The first time I watched The Ring, the image of the female ghost, shrouded in long, dark hair, left a lasting impression on me. Her haunting black hair evoked both terror and a commanding female power. This dichotomy of fear and strength has become a central motif in my work.”

“In my large-scale installations and sculptures, black hair becomes an unsettling yet captivating form that shapes the space, evoking an eerie beauty. My work engages viewers physically and emotionally, inviting them to find comfort within discomfort and reflect on identity and fear. By transforming unease into beauty, I encourage viewers to confront the unsettling aspects of their own lives and discover resilience in the face of uncertainty,” MJ continues.

The CSN Fine Arts Gallery is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Fine Arts Gallery is located adjacent to the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre Lobby on the North Las Vegas campus located at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., one mile east of I-15 North.

For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit http://www.csn.edu/artgallery.