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PAINTERS OF THE MONTH
Artist Hong Kyoungtack Draws the Raw Reality of Our Time Through Vibrant Patterns and Everyday Materials Hong Kyoungtack (b. 1968) has explored the theme of obsessive desires in modern life through everyday materials such as pens, pencils, and books. Additionally, he has opened up new possibilities in painting by traversing between design and painting, blending pop art and realism, while also achieving a universality that resonates with people.
Artist Chung Suejin’s Multi-layered Abstract Painting: An Exploration of ‘Visible Consciousness’ Created by Color and Form Chung Suejin (b. 1969) is one of South Korea’s leading abstract painters, known for her thorough exploration of the unique logic and structure possible only in painting.
Artist MeeNa Park Explores the Production, Distribution, Consumption Methods, and Environment of Colors/Images MeeNa Park (b. 1973) has persistently explored the production, distribution, and consumption methods and environments related to color and form, which are fundamental elements of painting.
SCULPTORS OF THE MONTH
Artist Gwon Osang’s ‘New Structure’ Installed at INSPIRE Rotunda Korean sculptor and installation artist Gwon Osang’s New Sturcture series, one of his signature works, is exhibited from July 25 to October 25 at Rotunda, Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort (“INSPIRE”)’s circular multi-purpose hall with a kinetic chandelier.
Artist Ji Yongho's Mutating Artworks at Bentley and Golfzon ZOIMARU Artist Ji Yongho (b. 1978) is widely known for his Mutant series made of waste tires. The artist creates unique sculptural works by combining the images of two or more animals or images from human culture.
Story of Mutant 〈Lion〉 Following last time, I will introduce the lion series, the largest of the carnivore series.
PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE MONTH
Artist Park Chanmin Reconsiders the Relationship Between Urban Environment and Human Through Photography Park Chanmin (b. 1970) has explored the relationship between the structure of urban spaces and the people living within them through photography. The artist observes how, despite their apparent differences, the buildings that fill the city ultimately form a similar concrete jungle.
Artist Jeong Kyungja Captures Moments of Serendipitous Sensation Through the Camera Photographer Jeong Kyungja (b. 1974) captures fleeting sensory moments in everyday life—whether in the city, nature, or among people—through her camera. Her photographs do not seem to involve any special techniques but instead clearly reveal the subject, evoking a sense of intuition.
A Familiar Yet Strange Scene Unfolds in Kim Taedong's Photographs The images in Kim Taedong’s photographs might appear familiar at first sight. Kim’s works depict stars floating in the night sky, suburban landscapes unfolding in the frame, and people encountered on the street. Nonetheless, the artworks have a somewhat eerie atmosphere that induces anxiety and tension.
DIVERSITI-ERS OF THE MONTH
Hong Sungchul’s Large-Scale Project at Nike’s US Headquarters Hong Sungchul (b. 1969), best known for creating illusional images of body parts or objects with custom-made elastic strings, presents two large-scale installations at the Nike headquarters in Oregon, USA.
Artist Heejo Kim's Schematic Medium as Meta-Conceptualism This exhibition marks Heejo Kim’s second solo show in Korea since his 2020 exhibition at UART SPACE, featuring recent works based on the “Schematic Medium” concept and methodology, along with earlier works employing similar approaches.
Art Room QUAD & Circle Aiden Cheongdam goes beyond accommodation facilities and is transformed into a complex cultural space that captures the dynamic and colorful lives of contemporary nomadic people.
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