Revelation: 숨 Breath with Jinju Kang, curated by Stephanie Seungmin Kim in NYC

On Wednesday, January 25th, Glenrothes, Hudson Cutler and Legions of Insomniacs brought together 20 guests to experience an immersive culinary art event. REVELATION, centered on Asian traditions connecting nature, natural ingredients and careful preparation, delivered through a program featuring artists of all mediums. Unexpected performances and exceptional food and drink, all carefully designed to appeal to the guests’ heads, hearts and spirits.

REVELATION brought our guests on a 12-course journey featuring the first of 12 core ingredients that make up the calendar year (January is the month of dried persimmon). Jinju Kang, a photographer and author, led a program curated by Stephanie Seungmiin Kim, focused on reconnecting guests to essential ingredients of life: what they are, where they come from, and how they affect us.

A Glenrothes signature cocktail “Persimmon Smash”, featuring dried persimmon, greeted our guests who were then briefed about REVELATION, the program and agenda for the evening. But the whole picture was to be revealed as the night became ‘matured’. Guests had an opportunity to mingle, connect with the host/hostess and admire a set of 12 artworks by installed around the room. These photographs surround two processions of long tables, placed with enough gap between them. Covered in black clothes, with names carefully placed, the table setting looked ceremonial and was ritualistic. Surprise performances were to be held in this space between them. This was contrasted with the bustling kitchen, overflowing with chefs and servers from two Michelin-Star Jungsik.