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START 2014
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Karma, 74x82 cm, mixed media on canvas, 2012
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CHOI Youngwook (1964~)
Young Wook Choi presents the moon-jar as not only the subject itself, but also the representation of homage to the inherent Korean aesthetic. It is meant to reminisce the past. The vases from Chosun dynasty in Korea are differentiated from those of other countries, in terms of organic, simple, and warm-hearted characters. Choi’s moon-jar paintings transform the distinctive forms and colors of the moon-jar vases in a very delicate way. Choi is inspired by such observation, creating a unique style moon jar by reproducing the appearance of a moon jar, while carefully studying the basic formal elements such as color and line. The most noticeable element in his work is ‘hairline-like cracks’ which are important symbols and clues to comprehend the inner soul of the paintings. The title of the painting, ‘Karma’ or ‘Yeon’ in Korean (the principle regarding the creation and extinction of all things in the universe) implies. Each crack represents the relationship between individual and whole. Looking at the cracks on the moon jar’s surface, the lines are similar yet different, separated yet connected, and appear to become a whole. Such characteristics represent a force embracing a life’s ordeals and sorrows, and joy and despair. Painting the delicate cracks is a metaphorical practice of life: Choi not only reflects his life memories but also withholds the stories of ordinary people’s lives. In his works, the artist merges and transfers his personal stories to our stories. We relate to his narrative and the nostalgic life sentiments that follow the shapes, colors and cracks of the work. Education 1964 Born in Seoul. Korea 1991 B.F.A Hong Ik University (Seoul. Korea) 2000 M.F.A Hong Ik University (Seoul. Korea) Solo Exhibition 2013 24th Solo Exhibition (Soul Art Space, Busan, Korea) 2013 23rd Solo Exhibition (Gallery a-cube, Tokyo, Japan) 2012 22th Solo Exhibition (Art issue projects.Taipei City. Taiwan) 2012 21th Solo Exhibition (Seojoungwook Gallery. Seoul.Korea) 2012 20th Solo Exhibition (Sun Contemporary. Seoul.Korea) 2012 19th Solo Exhibition (Lotte Gallery.Busan. Korea) 2011 18th Solo Exhibition (Mugaksa. Gwangju. Korea) 2011 17th Solo Exhibition (IAAF World Championships 2011 VIP room. Daegu.Korea) 2011 16th Solo Exhibition (Jun Gallery. Daegu. Korea) 2011 15th Solo Exhibition (Versace aki. Seoul. Korea) 2011 14th Solo Exhibition (Gaga Gallery. Seoul. Korea) 2010 13th Solo Exhibition (Yegam Gallery. New York. NY. USA ) 2010 12th Solo Exhibition (Gaga Gallery. Seoul. Korea) 2010 11th Solo Exhibition (Gong Gallery. Seoul. Korea) 2009 10th Solo Exhibition (ArtGate Gallery. New York. NY. USA) 2007 9th Solo Exhibition (Woori Bank Kang Nam Gallery. Soop Gallery. Seoul. Korea) 2007 8th Solo Exhibition (ANNEX Convention Center. Fukuoka. Japan) 2006 7th Solo Exhibition (ONO Gallery. Tokyo. Japan) 2004 6th Solo Exhibition (Seoul Art Gallery. Seoul. Korea) 2003 5th Solo Exhibition (Noam Gallery. Seoul Korea) 2000 4th Solo Exhibition (Hong Ik University museum. Seoul. Korea) 2000 3rd Solo Exhibition (Alternative Space. Seoul. Korea) 1996 2nd Solo Exhibition (Kim Nae Hyun Gallery. Seoul. Korea) 1992 1st Solo Exhibition (Gain Gallery. Seoul. Korea) Group Exhibition 2014 ‘Friends, Trough the Years Ⅱ’ (JJ Joong Jung Gallery, Seoul, Korea) 2014 ‘Cultural Code’ (Springs Center of Art, Beijing, China) 2014 ‘K-P.O.P – Process, Otherness, Play’ (Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, Taiwan) 2013 ‘The Sounds of Korea’ (Embassy of the Republic of Korea in China, Beijing, China) 2013 ‘correspondence’ (BRIDGE GALLERY, Seoul, Korea) 2013 ‘RED GATE’ (Gallery Hogam, Seoul, Korea) 2013 ‘A SCENE FROM A MEMORY’ (odetoart, Singapore) 2013 ‘The Beauty Of Stillness’ (SUPERIOR GALLERY, Seoul, Korea) 2012 Hong-Ik International art Exhibition- alumnus exhibition 2012 Korea contemporary art exhibition (gallery sup. Seoul.Korea) 2012 Friends, Trough the Years (JJ Joong Jung gallery.Seoul.Korea) 2012 LOVE,TRACES-STORY OF LIFE (Gallery Maum. N.Y. USA) 2012 Korean Zone – Mind shadowing into Things (MIA gallery.Beijing,China) 2012 Studio Akka Group Exhibition (Studio Akka. Milano. Italia) 2012 Ilwoo Space Group Exhibition (Ilwoo Space. Seoul Korea) Collection España Monarchy (España) Luxembourg Monarchy (Luxembourg) JEI Education (Seoul.Korea) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Seattle.USA) Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia.USA) Loreal Korea (Seoul. Korea) Komferry Asia (Seoul. Korea) NUVICOM (NJ.USA) LG, U Plus (Seoul.Korea) National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea (Gwacheon. Korea) Korea Herald (Seoul.Korea) Baekgong Museum, Gangwon, Korea Suwon University (Suwon. Korea) MUDO SATIS MAGAZALARI A.S. (ISTANBUL. TURKIYE) Blue Dot (Chilgok-gun.Gyeongsangbuk-do. Korea) Korean Air (Seoul.Korea) and Korea. USA. JAPAN. FRANCE.SPAIN.GERMANY… Present A Member of Korea Fine Art Association A Member of Kang Nam Art Association A Member of Origin Art Association |
