Bridegroom for Miss Mouse was presented as a group exhibition, "Nori (놀이)," as part of the Auckland ArtWeek event.

Bridegroom for Miss Mouse unfolded a captivating Korean folk tale, conveyed through meticulously crafted vinyl-cut graphic artworks adorning the windows of the Ellen Melville Centre. These panorama-like creations paid homage to the traditional Korean artistry found in the elegant folding partition screens of the Joseon Era.

The enchanting narrative commences with a humble mouse family, brimming with paternal love and concern for their beloved daughter. They embark on a quest to find the mightiest and most great suitor. Their initial choice is the cat, a symbol of strength in their eyes. However, the cat humbly deflects their admiration, pointing to the dog as a mightier creature.

Intrigued, they seek out the dog, only to be directed to humanity itself, as the dog recognises the greatness of humans. Upon approaching a human, they are met with a profound revelation: the ultimate greatness resides in the sun, an entity that governs the world with its radiance. The sun, in all its grandeur, humbly directs their attention to the clouds, which possess the ability to obscure its brilliance. The clouds, in turn, concede their vulnerability to the mighty winds that can disperse them.

Intrigued by this chain of greatness, the wind guides the mouse parents to a serene Buddha statue, believed to be immovable. However, even the Buddha concedes a peculiar weakness: an inexplicable fear of mice, who have the audacity to gnaw at the base of its stand. Ultimately, Miss Mouse's journey leads her full circle, and she chooses Mr. Mouse as her bridegroom, for in their world, mice reign supreme as the most great and formidable beings.

The Ellen Melville Centre is situated in Freberg Square, one of the busiest locations in Auckland Central. "Bridegroom for Miss Mouse" was visible both from the outside and the inside. To enhance the indoor space at the Ellen Melville Centre, I placed small stools that I had crafted. These stools mimicked the artwork on the windows.

I hoped that passersby would take a moment to sit down, step away from the hustle and bustle, and immerse themselves in a story that they might have read as children. These stools, reminiscent of those found in a children's library, provided a comfortable and inviting space for reflection.