Back Chungbuk’s Future Lies Not in Seoul, but in the World. Chang Junhwan, Shane Guffogg, and Lee Jong-tae Present a “Global Vision” A new vision was put forward suggesting that Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, should no longer remain in a “second-place strategy” of following Seoul, but instead connect directly with the global stage. A special lecture on culture–technology convergence held on the 2nd at Chungbuk National University was organized through the initiative of New York–based attorney Chang Junhwan, CEO of Gallery Chang. The event drew significant attention from students, particularly with the participation of world-renowned artist Shane Guffogg, who was born in California. Following the lecture, a roundtable discussion was held at the headquarters of Cheongju-based specialty chocolate company Bonjeong, joined by its CEO Lee Jong-tae. Together, the three speakers shared a common awareness: that Chungbuk should be envisioned not as a mere “regional city,” but as a global culture-and-technology hub. Attorney Chang Junhwan proposed the concept of a “city to stay” as a direction for Chungbuk’s urban development. “Many regional cities have the weakness that people simply visit and leave,” he said. “But to revitalize the economy, we need to create conditions that encourage people to stay one more day.” He emphasized the activation of the nighttime economy as a core requirement. “A city lives when the night is alive,” Chang noted, calling for more programs that young people can participate in, as well as cultural events that continue into the evening. He added that “even if railways and roads are connected, the local economy cannot grow unless people actually stay,” citing the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, where nighttime content and cultural events contributed significantly to the regional economy. Addressing students directly, he advised, “Success doesn’t come from a single giant leap, but from a series of small successes. It’s important to keep creating modest achievements here in Chungbuk and connect that confidence to the global stage.” He described the lecture itself as a “cultural experiment for Chungbuk’s future,” adding, “Chungbuk has extraordinary natural assets like Songnisan and a deep cultural heritage. Let’s start today by thinking together about how to connect these to the global market.” Visiting Cheongju for his first lecture in Korea, Shane Guffogg shared his fresh impressions of Chungbuk with students. “On the way to Cheongju, I saw landscapes of greenhouses and rolling hills,” he said. “It reminded me of rural New England or the outskirts of New York. This place, where nature and city coexist, has real appeal as a global testbed.” He was especially impressed by Korea’s café culture. “Korean cafés are on a completely different level,” he remarked. “Even highway rest stops have distinct designs and concepts. They’re not just places to sell coffee, but feel like artworks in themselves. This kind of creativity is a core competitive strength of Korean culture.” Guffogg also introduced his own artistic practice. “My work layers multiple dimensions of time onto a single canvas,” he explained. “That process resembles the concept of superposition in quantum computing. Art and science may seem different, but in fact they speak the same language.” The lecture concluded with a flood of student questions. Guffogg expressed his satisfaction, saying, “When the audience laughs and nods, the lecture truly comes alive. I was impressed by the active discussion culture among both professors and students at Chungbuk National University.” He added, “I hope small cultural movements that begin in Chungbuk will spread beyond Asia to the world,” and expressed his desire to continue engaging with Korea. He is currently presenting a new series, Memories of Our Future , at Gallery Chang Seoul. Lee Jong-tae, CEO of Bonjeong, emphasized the role that regional companies must play on the global stage. “Cultural value often begins in small cities rather than major metropolises,” he said. “Just as artistic movements in France and galleries in Manhattan grew by absorbing content from outside the center, Chungbuk can also generate such momentum.” He stressed that regional brands should function not merely as “sellable products,” but as mediators of global cultural exchange. “Population may decline, but cultural and economic value must grow,” Lee explained. “As a regional brand, Bonjeong is actively participating so that Chungbuk can have a voice on the global stage.” Referring to Bonjeong’s collaboration with a New York gallery, he noted, “This project marked the first case of a Chungbuk brand entering a global cultural platform.” He added, “We will continue to participate in world-class cultural projects to grow Bonjeong into a global brand.” Lee concluded, “When regional companies join hands with culture, they can create new engines of growth. Bonjeong will stand as a cultural partner until the day Chungbuk gains global recognition.” The special lecture and roundtable together reaffirmed the possibility that Chungbuk can connect directly with the world, rather than merely following in Seoul’s footsteps. Each speaker emphasized a different aspect—Chang Junhwan highlighted a “city to stay,” Shane Guffogg stressed the “globalization of cultural creativity,” and Lee Jong-tae underscored the “global leap of regional brands”—but their message was unified. www.bzeronews.com 충북의 미래는 ‘서울 아닌 세계’…장준환·셰인·이종태, ‘글로벌 비전’ 제시 - 불교공뉴스 충북 청주가 더 이상 서울을 따라가는 ‘2등 전략’에 머물지 않고, 곧바로 세계와 연결되는 글로벌 비전의 필요성이 제시됐다.문화와 예술, 그리고 지역 브랜드가 어 < >

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Paris, 1973 Artist Biography Works Next Miguel Ángel Iglesias Paris, 1973 BIOGRAPHY Miguel Ángel Iglesias is a renowned Spanish painter celebrated for his evocative abstract works that blend vibrant colors, dynamic textures, and an intuitive sense of movement. Born in Catalonia in 1968, Iglesias draws deeply from the landscapes and light of his native Spain, transforming natural and emotional inspirations into dynamic compositions. His formal training at the University of Barcelona laid the foundation for his unique artistic language, merging gestural abstraction with organic forms to explore the interplay between chaos and harmony. Iglesias’ paintings are characterized by bold, sweeping gestures layered with intricate details, resulting in a meditative balance between energy and stillness. Through his masterful use of color and light, his works invite viewers to engage with themes of transformation, emotion, and the natural world. This ability to evoke the universal through the abstract has established him as one of Spain’s most compelling contemporary artists. Throughout his career, Iglesias has presented his work in significant solo exhibitions, including Dialogo entre Paisajes at N2 Gallery in Barcelona, Spain, and a major showcase at Gallery Yeh in Seoul, South Korea. These exhibitions have brought his unique vision to audiences both in Europe and Asia, earning him international acclaim. His participation in prestigious art fairs has further cemented his reputation. He has exhibited at events such as the London Art Fair (2024, 2023, 2020), PAN Amsterdam (2023, 2021), Modern Art Fair in Paris (2023, 2022), KIAF (Korea International Art Fair) in Seoul (2019), and Art Miami (2019). These fairs have connected his works with collectors and audiences across the globe. Iglesias’ paintings are part of esteemed collections, including Colección Testimonis (Fundació La Caixa), Fundación Fran Daurer, Fundación Vila Casas, and Fundación Francisco Godia, further solidifying his place among Spain’s most respected artists. In 2025, Iglesias will showcase a major solo exhibition in New York, marking a significant milestone in his career. This exhibition will feature large-scale works that continue his exploration of light, texture, and the emotional resonance of abstraction. Miguel Ángel Iglesias lives and works in Spain, where he continues to push the boundaries of abstract painting. His works remain a testament to his ability to translate the intangible into powerful visual experiences, inspiring audiences worldwide. WORKS Load More

Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York The Essence of Perception Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025 Shane Guffogg, Kim Kang Yong, Kim Sea Joong INTRO "The Essence of Perception: Time, Reality, and Light" This exhibition centers on three artists who pose profound philosophical questions, using their art to explore and challenge the nature of human perception and understanding. The themes of time, reality, and light go beyond their visual representations, prompting a deeper reflection on how we experience and interpret the world. Time : Shane Guffogg Shane Guffogg asks, "How can I condense time and space into a single moment?" His works transcend the linear flow of time and space, merging them into a unified moment of infinite potential. Through layered abstraction and a complex interplay of colors and forms, Guffogg invites viewers to experience the simultaneity of eternity within a fleeting instant. His art challenges us to reconsider time not as a rigid construct but as a fluid and expansive dimension. Reality : Kim Kang Yong Kim Kang Yong poses the question, "Is what I see truly real?" Through his brick artworks, he examines the fundamental nature of perception, exploring the tension between visual illusion and physical reality. The bricks, which appear both tangible and ethereal, disrupt our assumptions about the material world. His work compels us to confront the subjectivity of our experiences, questioning the line between what we perceive and what truly exists. Light : Kim Sea Joong Kim Sea Joong inquires, "How can light be embodied on a flat surface?" This exploration extends into space and semi-relief works, where light becomes more than a visual element—it becomes a medium that defines and reshapes spatial experience. Through his innovative approach, Kim Se Joong blurs the boundaries between two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms, offering a transcendent interplay of light and shadow that invites viewers to reconsider the role of light in shaping perception. "The Essence of Perception" is perfectly aligned with the reflective and hopeful spirit of the holiday and New Year season. As the year comes to an end and a new one begins, this exhibition invites visitors to pause and reflect on timeless questions about how we perceive and interpret the world. It is an opportunity to connect with the universal themes of time, reality, and light, while embracing the transformative power of art to reimagine what we see and believe. Through this exhibition, we invite you on a philosophical journey where each work offers not answers but questions—an invitation to engage, reflect, and imagine new possibilities. "The Essence of Perception" reminds us of art’s unique ability to expand our horizons, challenge our assumptions, and illuminate the familiar in extraordinary ways. CATALOG View Catalog here INSTALLATION VIEWS

Back February 12, 2026 Around The Paintings "Around the Paintings," was a curated tasting event at Gallery Chang NY that celebrated Korean heritage, art and culture. Centered on the works of artist Cho Yong Ik, his oeuvre was highlighted by thoughtful pairings with curated rice wine from Hana Makgeolli, an artisanal brewery and a selection of small bites from MissKOREA BBQ. It is widely accepted that Cho Yong Ik is one of the most important figures of Korean abstraction, having represented the country at various Biennales and with definitive retrospectives at key institutions, including Olivier Malingue in London, and Edouard Malingue in Hong Kong as well as Han Gallery and Sungkok Gallery in Seoul. A leading figure of the Dansaekhwa movement, a Korean artistic movement of the 1970s, the works of Ik and his contemporaries within the movement wed Eastern philosophy with Western minimalism. Attendees were delighted to learn of the breadth of Ik's work, Gallery Chang's collection spans decades from his collection --including his abstract figures, acrylic dot paintings, and wave series. The pieces vary in size, method and emotive evocation, but they are united in their meditative quality. The essence of Cho Yong Ik's abstract language was translated first by a pairing of Hyunmi Takju, a dry and medium bodied wine with notes of warm chestnut and earth. While sipping, viewers observed the Textural Grey Painting , noting how the subtle variations present in the wine mirrored those in the painting. This was enjoyed with Korean pancakes, buchimgae, which has a visual texture that mirrors the texture of the painting. The following pairing was Ik's Pastel Geometric Abstraction works with Omija Makgeolli, which is medium dry, effervescent with notes of pink peppercorn and citrus. These paintings are more structured than the prior, teasing images of men in period attire, though nothing feels rigid or dominant in these figures --whose faces and hands remain unpainted. As with Ik's other paintings, meaning is not overt and the work operates through balance and restraint. Notably, these paintings make use of the traditional five korean colors "obangsaek," which is why we paired it with the five berry flavor profile of Omija Makgeolli. To balance the wine, the light bite was hwajeon, a korean flower pancake. The soft texture and delicate floral notes of the pancake complemented the oil painting's tonal sensitivity, reinforcing their sense of harmony. Our third pairing was Takju 16, a heavy bodied and near dry wine with floral and fruity notes of melon, green apple and banana and bulgogi salad. The contrast of the flavors of the wine and the beef salad mirrored the contrast in the painting, which was the most colorful work in the collection on display. This moment was the evening's anchor, offering substance and warmth in both flavor and form. Structural Color Field Painting is oil on canvas, created in 1966. The final pairing was Hwaju 12, a light, dry earthy wine with bright lactic acid, paired with Gyeongdan, which are glutinous rice cakes filled with red bean paste. Our dessert was made even sweeter by the sight of Cho Yong Ik's Wave Series , which, like the food and wine pairing, benefit from their restraint. Each "wave" depicted on the surface of the varying canvas represents a repeated flick of Ik's wrist, suggesting technical exertion on the artist's part --and yet observing these works gives the opposite feeling, a sense of calm. To close the evening with these works left attendees in a state of joyful reflection, having had a thoughtful and tasty experience with us here at Gallery Chang. We look forward to the next. -Celestina C Billington, Program & Workshops Coordinator, Gallery Chang Previous Next

Back Gallery Chang Presents Alison Van Pelt: First New York Solo Exhibition Alison Van Pelt: 40 Years Painting Portraits February 19 – March 31, 2026 Gallery Chang, New York Gallery Chang, New York presents Alison Van Pelt: 40 Years Painting Portraits , the artist’s first solo exhibition in New York, on view from February 19 through March 31. Alison Van Pelt is widely known for her highly refined portraits that often appear photographic at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, the works reveal themselves clearly as paintings. Her paintings are not built through multiple layered surfaces, but rather completed on a single condensed surface. She combines acrylic and oil paint and incorporates silver and gold leaf to create light and depth. While the images may initially resemble photographs, the intentionally visible brushstrokes emphasize that these works are fundamentally paintings completed through the movement of the artist’s hand. Her works are often mistaken for photographs, a perception the artist embraces. At the same time, by leaving certain brushstrokes clearly visible, she reveals the materiality of painting and reminds viewers that the image is not a simple reproduction but the result of a painterly process. Alison Van Pelt has painted widely recognized public figures such as David Beckham and Chris Cornell, while also creating works that carry symbolic and cultural narratives, such as the Spotted Jack Rabbit series. In this way, her work moves between iconic individuals and symbolic subjects, expanding the boundaries of portraiture. Born in Los Angeles in 1963, Alison Van Pelt studied at UCLA, ArtCenter College of Design, and Otis Parsons, and later at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy. Influenced by artists such as Chuck Close, Agnes Martin, Robert Rauschenberg, and Helmut Newton, her subjects range widely from animals to boxers, celebrities, spiritual leaders, Native American warriors, and heads of state. Van Pelt blurs and repaints classical portrait imagery, repeatedly building and dissolving the image to create works with a beautifully faded and mysterious atmosphere. Her refined technique—seen in delicate light and shadow, layered paint, ambiguous yet careful brushwork, and restrained, meditative gestures—ultimately enhances the humanity of her subjects. As a result, her portraits are often described as mysterious, human, and deeply evocative rather than idealized. Junhwan Chang, Director of Gallery Chang, stated, “We are very pleased to present Alison Van Pelt’s first solo exhibition in New York. This exhibition is both a concentrated presentation of the artist’s forty-year practice and an important opportunity for her to meet New York collectors directly.” Curator Soojin Kang added, “We felt that Alison’s wit and distinctly Los Angeles sensibility are being newly received and appreciated within the New York market.” The opening reception on February 19 was attended by major New York collectors, curators, art advisors, and members of the cultural community. On February 21, the gallery hosted Coffee with the Artist , a conversation event with the artist. Private viewings are available by appointment. Exhibition Title: Alison Van Pelt: 40 Years Painting Portraits Dates: February 19 – March 31, 2026 Location: Gallery Chang, New York www.nyculturebeat.com 갤러리 장, 인물화가 앨리슨 반 펠트 뉴욕 첫 개인전 'Alison Van Pelt 40 Years Painting Portraits' (2/19-3/31) - Lounge - NYCultureBeat Alison Van Pelt 40 Years Painting Portraits 2026년 2월 19일 - 3월 31일 Gallery Chang, New York 갤러리 장 뉴욕은 2월 19일부터 3월 31일까지 LA 기반 화가 앨리슨 반 펠트의 뉴욕 첫 개인전 'Alison Van Pelt: 40 Years Painting Portraits'을 연다. 앨리슨 반 펠트는 사진처럼 보일 만큼 정교한 초상으로 잘 알려져 있다. 그러나, 가까이 다가가면 작품은 분명히 회화... < >

Back Two Masters Meet at Gallery Chang Seoul: A Dual Exhibition by Kim Kang Yong and Shane Guffogg Gallery Chang will present a two-person exhibition featuring two leading figures of Korean and American contemporary art—Kim Kang Yong and Shane Guffogg—this coming October at Gallery Chang Seoul, located inside the Oakwood Premier COEX Center. Titled Infinite Dialogue , the exhibition unfolds as a stage for a philosophical exchange in which two masters from East and West pose questions and offer responses in their own distinct visual languages. Over the past five decades, Kim Kang Yong has explored the essence of existence and perception through the everyday motif of the “brick.” His canvases, built up with layers of sand and shadow, are not simply depictions of objects but are widely regarded as philosophical spaces that question the very act of seeing. Shane Guffogg, meanwhile, has constructed a body of work that moves fluidly across the boundaries of light and time, science and art, grounded in the fundamental question: How can time and space be compressed into a single moment? Last year, in conjunction with the 60th Venice Biennale’s official theme, Stranieri Ovunque – Foreigners Everywhere , Guffogg held a solo exhibition at the Scala Contarini del Bovolo Museum in Venice titled At the Still Point of the Turning World – Strangers of Time . Through the concept of “strange time,” he wove the Biennale’s central inquiry into his work, drawing widespread international attention and coverage from major outlets including the BBC. This Seoul exhibition brings Guffogg’s globally recognized projects into dialogue with Kim Kang Yong’s long-standing investigations, collectively posing the question, What does it mean to see? The conversation between the two masters, initiated in Seoul, is set to continue in a New York exhibition in 2026, further expanding an artistic discourse that bridges Korea and the United States. Chang Junhwan, CEO of Gallery Chang, commented, “We have continued a two-way exchange by introducing Korean artists in New York and global masters in Korea. This exhibition is a concentrated expression of that identity and will serve as an important opportunity to demonstrate the stature of Korean art on the world stage.” www.mk.co.kr 서울 갤러리장에서 만나는 두 거장, 김강용·구포그 2인전 - 매일경제 갤러리 장(Gallery Chang)이 오는 10월 오크우드 프리미어 코엑스 센터 내 ‘갤러리 장–서울’에서 한국과 미국의 미술계 거장 김강용·셰인 구포그(Shane Guffogg) 2인전을 개최한다. ‘무한의 대화’라는 타이틀이 붙은 이번 전시는 동서양 두 거장이 각자의 언어로 질문과 응답을 주고받는 ‘철학적 대화’의 장으로 펼쳐진다. 김강용 작가는 지난 < >

Korea Artist Biography Works Next Kim Dawn Korea BIOGRAPHY EDUCATION 2020 MFA, Yale School of Art, New Haven, CT 2011 BFA, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA AWARDS & GRANTS 2022 Silver List, Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh, PA 2021 City Artist Corps Grant, Foundation of Contemporary Arts, New York Winner of The Print Center 95th Annual International Awards, juried by David Campany and Larissa Goldston 2020 Snider Prize Honorable Mention, The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago, Blair Dickinson Memorial Prize, awarded by Yale School of Art 2019 Richard “Chip” Benson Endowed Scholarship Fund Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art Travel Grant 2017 Shortlisted for Paris Photo-Aperture PhotoBook Awards 2015 Emerging Artists Publication Series, awarded by Printed Matter Inc. GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2023 That They Are There, Brant Gallery, curated by Helen Miller, Boston, MA 2022 You’d Think By Now, Smack Mellon, curated by Rachel Vera Steinberg, Brooklyn, NY live/dead, Walter Elwood Contemporary, curated by Leah Guadagnoli and Brent Birnbaum, Hillsdale, NY What is the also?, Archive/Project Space, curated by Sondra Perry, Pittsfield, MA Tracking, Janet Borden Inc., curated by Anita Qian, Brooklyn, NY 2021 Hindsight, Green Gallery, New Haven, CT 2020 November, Beeler Gallery at the Columbus College of Art & Design, curated by Heather Taylor, Columbus, OH 2019 What Kills You, Washer Dryer Projects, Salt Lake City, UT Rung What You Brung!!, Yale School of Art, New Haven, CT Crush, Para Site, curated by Chang Qu, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Double Gaze, ACRE, curated by Kate Sierzputowski, Chicago, IL 2017 Vernacular Photography, ICP Library, New York, NY 317 square feet, Luke Glanton Gallery, Amsterdam, NY Paris Photo-Aperture PhotoBook Awards, Aperture, New York, NY 2016 Pictures & Words, PhotoQ, Amsterdam, NL the doer of great deeds and the speaker of great words, Hap Gallery, curated by Iris Williamson, Portland, OR 2015 Somebody Else’s Problem, Whitespace Gallery, Atlanta WORKS Load More

Back Korean Association of New York Artists (KANA) Part 2 ‘Unbound Playground’ The Korean Association of New York Artists (KANA) is hosting two group exhibitions at Gallery Chang in Manhattan from July 30 to August 18. Curated by Calvin Lee and Lina Hae Lin Hwang, the exhibition includes Part 1, "Binary Equilibrium" (July 30 - August 7), and Part 2, "Unbound Playground" (August 9 - August 18). In Part 2, "Unbound Playground," artists Anikoon, Sun You, Yong Sun Kwon, Taekyung Suh, Hongbin Kim, and Soo Park will participate. This exhibition is inspired by Alain de Botton's book "Art as Therapy." The author suggests that "because the world's worries constantly awaken our attention, we need tools to maintain a positive and hopeful disposition." He emphasizes that while the dancing figures in Matisse's works do not deny the worries around us, they convey bright energy and highlight the beauty and joy that art can bring. Based on this understanding of art's function and meaning, the six artists will present works that draw from their daily lives, childhood experiences, memories, and emotions, using diverse visual languages and playful expressions. Their works evoke nostalgia and imagination related to childhood in New York and visually reconstruct fleeting moments from everyday life through familiar yet strange subjects, delivering playful messages. Anikoon presents works that reflect the modern human experience through vintage toy robots. The retro feel of the robots and the loneliness they convey resonate with our reality. By identifying with these comic characters, Anikoon invites viewers into a space of childhood imagination, combining youthful sentiment with parodic elements of classic art and graffiti techniques to create free-spirited paintings. Sun You, who is also a curator at the nonprofit gallery TSA New York in Brooklyn, uses strange yet familiar materials from everyday life to convey playful messages. Her work spans various media, including painting, sculpture, and installation, exploring the multifaceted and fluid nature of space while expressing delicate yet dynamic energy. Yong Sun Kwon introduces her persona, a half-human, half-fish character, humorously portraying imperfect self-portraits of those trying to escape their painful realities. These characters, referred to as "Fish Daegari," enjoy life with carefree expressions amidst a cheerful atmosphere, reflecting the artist's intention to humorously resolve her own struggles through this alternate identity. Hongbin Kim's pseudonym "Vanhada" carries dual meanings in Korean: "to fall in love" and "to oppose." He exaggerates the anxieties of leaving his hometown and not easily settling into the chaos of New York, transforming these feelings into joy through vibrant colors. Using the properties of acrylic paint, he creates new forms of artworks. Taekyung Suh emphasizes image and narrative in his works, posing questions and mysteries that invite dialogue with viewers. He uses imagery as a metaphor for the emotional experiences of difficulties, confusion, sadness, joy, and surprise encountered in everyday life, hoping that these images will continue to evolve in the minds of the audience. Soo Park employs various media to express childhood memories with wit, showcasing her playful worldview. The characters she creates candidly reflect human desires from a child's perspective, inviting viewers into unknown realms through organic storytelling. The opening reception for Part 2: "Unbound Playground" will be held on August 9 from 6 PM to 11 PM, followed by an artist talk on Sunday, August 11, at 2 PM featuring artists Anikoon, Yong Sun Kwon, Hongbin Kim, and Taekyung Suh. 뉴욕한인예술인협회(KANA, Korean Association of New York Artists, https://www.nykana.org)가 7월 30일부터 8월 18일까지 맨해튼 갤러리 장(Gallery Chang)에서 2회의 그룹전을 연다. 이상혁(Calvin Lee)과 황혜린(Lina Hae Lin Hwang)이 기획한 이 전시는 1부 ‘Binary Equilibrium’(7/30-8/7)과 2부 ‘Unbound Playground’(8/9-8/18)로 나뉘어 진행된다. 제 2부’Unbound Playground’에는 애니쿤(Anikoon), 유선미(Sun You), 권용은(Yong Sun Kwon), 서태경(Taekyung Suh), 김홍빈(Hongbin Kim), 그리고 박연수(Soo Park)작가가 참여한다. 이 전시는 작가 알래드 보통(Alain de Botton)의 저서 ‘영혼의 미술관(Art as Therapy)’에서 영감을 받았다. 저자는 “세상의 고민거리가 끊임없이 우리의 주의를 깨우는 탓에 우리는 긍정적이며 희망적인 성향을 지켜나갈 도구가 필요하다”며, 마티스 작품 속 춤을 추는 사람들이 우리 주변에 고민거리가 가득하다는 것을 부정하지는 않으나, 춤을 추는 사람들의 태도가 우리에게 밝은 에너지를 전달하는 것 처럼 아름답고 유쾌한 예술 작품들의 기능과 의미를 강조했다. 이같은 예술의 기능과 의미를 바탕으로, 여섯 작가들은 그들의 일상과 어린시절의 경험, 기억과 감정에서 출발하여 각기 다른 시각적 언어와 유희적인 표현으로 이뤄진 작업들을 선보인다. 이들의 작품은 뉴욕이라는 도시에서 어린 시절의 향수와 상상력을 자아내기도 하고, 낯설지만 어딘가 익숙한 소재들을 통해 무심코 스쳐지나가는 일상 속 순간들을 시각적으로 재구성하면서 유희적 메세지를 전달한다. 애니쿤(Anikoon)은 한국에서 현대인의 모습을 오래된 장난감 로봇에 투영한 작품을 보여준다. 오래된 장난감 로봇의 레트로적 감성과 내면에서 느껴지는 고독응 우리의 현실에 맞닿아있다. 로봇과 같은 코믹한 캐릭터 형상에 자신을 대입시키며 어린 시절의 상상의 공간에 관객들을 토대하여 앳된 감성과 오래된 명작의 패러디 요소 및 그라피티 채색기법들을 가미하여 자유분방한 회화를 보여준다. 유선미(Sun You)는 브루클린 비영리 갤러리’TSA 뉴욕’의 큐레이터이기도 하다. 주로 일상에서 사용되는 낯설면서도 익숙한 소재를 활용하여 유희적인 메세지를 전달하고, 공간의 다면성과 유동성을 활용하여 회와, 조각, 그리고 설치와 같은 다양한 매체를 넘나들며 섬세하면서도 역동적인 에너지의 작업들을 선보인다. 권용은(Yong Ein Kwon)은 그녀의 페르소나인 반인반어를 등장시키며 현실 속 머라 아픈 고민들로부터 벗어나고자하는 사람들의 불완전한 자화상을 유머러스하게 보여준다. 작가는 작품 속 반인반어들을 ‘Fish Daegari’(물고기 대가리)로 칭하며, 이들은 항상 즐거운 분위기 속에서 술과 함께 걱정 없는 표정으로 일상을 즐기는데, 이는 작가가 현실 속 고민과 괴로움을 대체자아인 ‘Fish Daegari’을 통해 유희적으로 해소하고자하는 의도가 담겨있다. 김홍빈(Hongbin Kim)의 필명 “Vanhada(반하다)”는 한국어로 “사랑에 빠지다”와 “반대하다”라는 양가적인 의미를 지니고 있다. 고향 한국을 떠나 뉴욕 속의 혼돈(chaos)으로부터 쉽게 정착하지 못하는 삶에 대한 불안감을 승화시켜 즐거움으로 수용하고 받아들이는 것을 과장된 색감으로 표현한다. 작가는 아크릴 페인트 물성을 활용하여 새로운 형태의 작품들을 보여준다. 서태경(Taekyung Suh)은 작품에서 이미지와 서사를 중점에 두며, 관계들에게 의문점, 즉 수수께끼와 같은 서사를 담아 관객들의 대화를 유도한다. 그림을 그리는 과저과 일상에서 느낀 어려움, 당혹삼, 슬픔, 기쁨, 놀라움에 대한 감정의 은유로 이미지를 사용하고 이 이미지가 담긴 작품이 관객들의 마음 속에서 계속 진화하기를 바라는 작업들을 보여준다. 박연수(Soo Park)는 여러 미디엄을 활용하며 어린 시절의 기억들을 위트있게 표현하며 작가 특유의 장난 꾸러기같은 세계관을 보여준다. 작가가 만들어내는 캐릭터들은 인간 본연의 욕말을 어린 아이의 관점에서 적나라하게 표현하고 있으며 유기적인 스토리텔링을 통해 광객들을 미지의 영역으로 초대한다. Part2: Unbound Playgound의 오프닝 리셉션은 8월 9일 저녁 6시부터 11시까지 진행되며, 8월 11일 일요일 오후 2시 애니쿤(Anikoon), 권용은(Ying Eun Kwon), 김홍빈(Hongbin Kim), 서태경(Taekyung Suh) 작가가 팜여하는 아티스트 토크가 열릴 예정이다. [Source from nyculture press release, provided by sukie] www.nyculturebeat.com KANA 그룹전 2부 'Unbound Playground' @갤러리 장(8/9-8/18) - Lounge - NYCultureBeat KANA x Gallery Chang Summer Exhibition Part II: Unbound Playground August 9 - August 18, 2024 Gallery Chang: 150 West 55th St. New York Opening Reception: Aug 9, 2024 6-11pm Artists: Anikoon, Sun You, Yong Eun Kwon, Taekyung Suh, Hongbin Kim, Soo Park Curated by KANA - Calvin Lee, Lina Hwang 뉴욕한인예술인협회(KANA, Korean Association of New York... < >

Back Kim In-ok’s New York Debut: ‘FAIRYTALE’ Kim In-ok’s New York Debut: ‘FAIRYTALE’ Gallery Chang is pleased to present Fairytale, the debut solo exhibition of Korean artist Kim In Ok in New York City. Kim In Ok, a female artist from Korea, has been actively creating works using traditional oriental painting techniques, specifically the use of powdered pigments and mineral pigments. Her unique soft and soothing painting has recently led her to explore various new approaches in her work. This exhibition features many of her representative pieces, including the well-known series The Way Back to Hometown and Waiting. Additionally, it will include new works that have not been previously shown, drawing significant attention. Kim In Ok is a recognized painter who has received acclaim through numerous solo and group exhibitions. Her work is known for its lyrical quality and the delightful contrast of vivid colors. Although the materials and techniques she uses follow traditional Oriental painting methods, her work also shows notable Western influences in its formal aspects. Her paintings often incorporate elements of minimalism and surrealism, such as trees that float away like cotton candy or broccoli transforming into trees, showcasing a blend and transition of styles. The artist skillfully navigates the boundaries between figurative and abstract art, as well as realism and surrealism. Her labor-intensive process involve repeatedly applying and drying layers of powdered and mineral pigments, resulting in works that are even more beautiful and naturally colored when viewed in person. Using the metaphor of tree standing tall amidst a storm, the artist conveys her philosophy:”Everyone hopes for happiness, not misfortune. While we cannot turn back time, we can look forward to future dreams.” Through her work, she aims to offer comfort and hope to viewers. In a reality filled with carious challenges, Kim In Ok invites us into a pure and warm world of fairy tales and imagination. 김인옥 뉴욕 데뷔전 ‘FAIRYTALE’ @갤러리장(8/20-25) 김인옥(Kim In Ok) 작가가 8월 20일부터 25일까지 맨해튼 갤러리장(Gallery Chang)에서 뉴욕 데뷔전 ‘FAIRYTALE”을 열었다. 김인옥 작가는 고향에 대한 그리움과 보편적인 정서를 독특한 시각적 언어와 감성적인 스타일로 묘사한다. 한국의 전통적 정서와 현대적 감각을 조화롭게 표현해 동서양의 경계를 넘어 섬세한 감성과 서정성을 전달하는 작가다. 갤러리장 장준환 대표는 “김인옥 작가의 작품은 감정선의 교류를 통해 예술의 진정한 가치를 보여주었다. 동서양을 아우르는 그의 예술적 표현은 우리 모두가 공감할 수 있는 보편적인 정서를 담고 있으며, 이를 통해 관람객들은 새로운 예술적 경험을 하게 되었다”고 밝혔다. 김인옥 작가는 홍익대학교에서 동양학을 전공한 후 동대학원 동양학과를 졸업했다. 고려대, 강릉대, 홍익대 등에서 강사로 가르치다가 전업작가가 됐다. 홍익대 선배인 벽돌화가 기강용 작가의 부인이다. [Source from nyculture press release, provided by Sukie ] www.nyculturebeat.com 김인옥 뉴욕 데뷔전 'FAIRYTALE' @갤러리장(8/20-25) - Lounge - NYCultureBeat FAIRYTALE: Kim In Ok Aug 20 - Aug 25, 2024 Gallery Chang, NYC 김인옥(Kim In Ok) 작가가 8월 20일부터 25일까지 맨해튼 갤러리장(Gallery Chang)에서 뉴욕 데뷔전 'FAIRYTALE'을 열었다. 김인옥 작가는 고향에 대한 그리움과 보편적인 정서를 독특한 시각적 언어와 감성적인 스타일로 묘사한다. 한국의 전통적 정서와 현대적 감각을 조화롭게 표현해 동서양의... < >