Mindboom is an art festival that actively connects the healing energy of art with the rising global interest in meditation. It offers modern individuals an opportunity to observe and ease their own inner conflicts and tensions. The festival’s first exhibition, Though Moonlight Penetrates the River, is directed by installation artist Kim Shin-il, who has long explored the theme of the "mind" in his work. This exhibition showcases pieces by artists Moon Seo-jin, Park Kwan-taek, Suh Yong-seon, Yoo Seung-ho, and Cho Hyun-sun. Taking inspiration from a passage in The Diamond Sutra, as interpreted in Yabu’s Verses:
"Even as the bamboo shadows sweep the steps, not a speck of dust is stirred.
Even as moonlight penetrates the depths of the river, no trace is left on the water."
this exhibition reflects on the intangible nature of perception in a constantly shifting world. Just as moonlight touches the river without leaving a mark, our awareness senses change, yet its traces remain elusive.