2:00 AM
Video, 2024
About the artwork
From the age of 18 to 21 I lived in Seoul, South Korea. I grew up most of my life in London, however after completing secondary school, I went to Korea to study Korean for the summer, which turned into a three year epic adventure and coming of age.
Studying at Yonsei University I lived on campus in the international students dormitories in a tiny box room, with all my friends and other international students also living down the hallways in similar tiny apartments. It was whilst living at Yonsei that I met other half Koreans for the first time in my life, there ended up being a few of us, we had a natural affinity to be near each other and became somewhat of a 'clique'.
With the main student nightlife areas of Sinchon and Hongdae on our doorstep, every night we would go out to party starting in our area and then disappear into the underbelly of the Seoul nightlife.
Our group of half Koreans nicknamed ourselves '2AM', this piece is a homage to those endless nights out in Seoul, the energy of the city. The piece also dives into the culture around beauty ideals and wealth that has developed in South Korea.
Sound Design by Michael Frank Gough Panayiotis.
Audio explanation
Listen to Sheldrick discuss this work.
Sheldrick is a British Korean artist based in London, known for his background in fashion photography, a field in which he honed his skills after graduating from the London College of Fashion. His artistic pursuits often explore the intersections of beauty, nature, and technology, themes that are evident throughout his body of work. At a relatively young age, Sheldrick has already distinguished himself in the photography world, earning multiple awards from prestigious organizations such as Adobe and Broncolor.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheldrick expanded his repertoire by delving into AI art, a medium through which he has since been producing content. His expertise in AI art has attracted a diverse range of high-profile clients, including Manchester City FC, Coke Studios, Standard Chartered Bank, Mercedes Benz, and Stone Mountain Georgia. Additionally, his work is highly sought after by some of the most popular clubs and DJs in London, highlighting his ability to blend innovative technology with creative expression to meet the dynamic needs of the entertainment and corporate sectors.