Mudang Jenn
Through ritual, spiritual consultations, and performance, bringing together the ways of Korean shamanism with the present-day realities we’re all living in.
Years in deep ritual practice and study, mentored by elders and shaped by both tradition and lived experience. My path has been anything but straight. I’ve had to unlearn, re-learn, and carve out space to honor both the spiritual world and the responsibilities I hold as a caretaker, artist, healer, and human being. My work is a living tradition, not something frozen in time.
Artistic Work & Collaborations
In my artistic practice, I merge ritual, storytelling, communal dialogue, and performance to create transformative experiences that connect audiences with ancestral wisdom, Korean shamanism, and spiritual insight. My work delves into themes of identity, diaspora, and resilience, offering a powerful exploration of the intersection between tradition and contemporary art.
I have been honored to collaborate with renowned organizations such as Recess Art, Canal Projects, Creative Time, and The Nicholson Project, Kelly-Strayhorn Theater as well as visionary and powerful artists in collaborative works, including A Young Yu and Nicholas Oh of Aydo Studios, Julia Chon , C. Ryu , and Kayla Tange.
These partnerships have brought ceremonial art rooted in Korean shamanic practices into diverse spaces, where ancestral stories and rituals inspire healing, reflection, and community connection.
My collaborative projects span ritual performances, immersive installations, workshops, lectures and blessings—all designed to spark dialogue and foster spiritual renewal. Working with fellow artists allows me to intertwine our narratives, amplifying the voices of the diaspora while honoring each collaborator's unique perspective.
Academic Contributions
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RISD - Rhode Island School of Design
Fall 2024 - (counter)cosmogonies: rituals for the (un)dead.
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Korea's National Folk Magazine
A scholarly exploration of my journey of heritage, spirituality, and diaspora identity.
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Columbia Theological Seminary
Golbal Christian Spiritualities - Spring Semester 2025