Back Cosmic Inspiration from the James Webb Space Telescope: Past, Present, and Future United on a Single Canvas The solo exhibition Memories of Our Future by American artist Shane Guffogg is on view from September 2 to October 10 at Gallery Chang Seoul (B2, No. 8, Oakwood Premier, 46 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), bringing the artist’s lifelong inquiry into time and consciousness to Korean audiences. Memories of Our Future poses a deceptively simple question at the heart of its experience: How can memory become the future? From the center of Gangnam, Guffogg invites viewers to contemplate this paradox through a body of work that fuses cosmology, perception, and painterly time. As part of the fall exhibition season, Gallery Chang Seoul (CEO Jang Jun-hwan) presents this major solo show, which centers on large-scale canvases completed at the artist’s Strausmore Ranch studio in California. The exhibition distills Guffogg’s decades-long philosophical exploration of light, time, and perception. While Guffogg employs traditional materials, his process resists fixed plans. Working without preliminary sketches, he relies on the subconscious and improvisation, building up dozens of translucent glaze layers over months. As colors and forms accumulate on the canvas, past and future, consciousness and the unconscious, become intricately intertwined—forming a unique painterly “record of time.” Guffogg explains, “Time is not linear; the past we perceive is, in fact, the present.” This philosophy forms the core of the exhibition and translates into the multilayered experience of time that viewers encounter before his works. A key source of inspiration for this exhibition comes from images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, particularly scenes of stellar birth and extinction. Reflecting on these cosmic images, Guffogg notes, “Looking into the universe, I realized that the past is constantly touching the present. We must recognize the past to understand the now, and only then can we prepare for the future.” The ribbons, veils, and oscillations of color that unfold across his canvases evoke refractions of light and tremors of time, generating the sensation that human memory and cosmic movement are intimately connected. Beyond visual pleasure, Guffogg’s paintings carry a synesthetic resonance. Color can feel musical; brushstrokes ripple like waves. Viewers experience not a single point in time, but multiple temporalities and sensations simultaneously—an encounter that encourages a sense of presence extending beyond the confines of the “now.” This exhibition does not merely recall the past or predict the future. Rather, it is an invitation to inhabit the present more deeply. Memory flows into the future, and the future, Guffogg suggests, is already being formed within memory. The gallery space becomes a site of contemplation, where viewing transforms into an experience of rethinking time itself. Guffogg recently drew international attention during the Venice Biennale period with an installation combining painting and music at Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. The Seoul exhibition is expected to mark another pivotal moment in his expanding global trajectory, further deepening his central themes of memory and time. Born in California in 1962, Shane Guffogg currently works at Strausmore Ranch, surrounded by vineyards, olive trees, and the rhythms of seasonal change. Nature’s cycles permeate his work. He explores science, music, and the inner landscapes of human memory, translating the meeting point of cosmic order and personal consciousness into a painterly language. By merging classical techniques with contemporary thought, Guffogg reveals the temporality of painting itself. His method of layering dozens of transparent glazes allows light to permeate the surface, enabling physical time and psychological time to coexist within a single frame. The resulting works are not merely images, but traces of time and consciousness. Art critic Victoria Chapman (Los Angeles) describes the exhibition as “an artistic shock that revives senses lost in contemporary society.” She emphasizes that even in an era where technology and convenience mediate human experience, art retains the power to return us to the essence of time and sensation. “We fear the future,” Chapman notes, “yet we are already living inside it.” She points to autonomous vehicles, robots, and digital systems that dominate daily life, warning that while machines learn faster than humans, our capacity to feel and reflect deeply risks growing dull. Emotional connection and shared language, she argues, are increasingly endangered. In this context, Chapman sees Guffogg’s work as offering a vital alternative: “His paintings are not technological spectacles. They suspend us in a state of weightlessness, freeing us from clocks and efficiency. By redefining time and reconnecting past and future, they restore human sensibility.” She concludes emphatically, “Who today still descends into the depths of identity, traversing darkness out of a necessity to create? Shane Guffogg is the answer.” Chang Jun-hwan, CEO of Gallery Chang, explains that Memories of Our Future marks Guffogg’s first overseas engagement following his Venice Biennale presentation. After his acclaimed exhibition Stranger of Time at Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo—widely covered by international media including the BBC—Guffogg chose Seoul as his next destination. “This decision signals Seoul’s emergence as a global center for contemporary art,” Chang notes. “The city is rapidly becoming a hub where major galleries converge and leading artists begin their international trajectories.” The exhibition features new works inspired by James Webb Space Telescope imagery, alongside paintings that condense light and time onto the canvas. Within the paradoxical title Memories of Our Future , viewers are invited to reconsider the meaning of time and existence. Chang adds, “That Seoul is the first stop after Venice demonstrates how the Korean art scene is shifting from consumption to discourse. We hope this exhibition will become a new bridge between Korean and global art communities.” www.bzeronews.com 제임스 웹 우주망원경서 얻은 우주적 영감, ‘과거·현재·미래 한 화면에 담다’ - 불교공뉴스 ‘기억은 어떻게 미래가 될 수 있을까?.’ 미국 작가 셰인 구포그(Shane Guffogg)가 서울 강남 한복판에서 이 질문을 던진다.그의 개인전 ‘Memorie < >

Back Mirror-like Paintings: Jimmy Gleason's First Solo Exhibition in Seoul news.sbs.co.kr '거울 같은 회화' 지미 글리슨 첫 서울 개인전 현대미술 작가 지미 글리슨 의 개인전 가 갤러리 장 서울, 오크우드 프리미어 코엑스 센터에서 오는 6월 28일까지 개최됩니다. < >

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United States, 1950 Artist Biography Works Next Stephen Robert Johns United States, 1950 BIOGRAPHY Stephen Robert Johns is an American painter renowned for his geometric abstract compositions that explore the interplay of color, form, and pattern. Born in 1950, Johns studied at the Chouinard Art Institute before earning his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the California Institute of the Arts in 1972. His work is deeply influenced by the Bauhaus movement, particularly the color theories of Johannes Itten and the geometric explorations of László Moholy-Nagy, as well as the balance between architecture and the natural world. Johns’ paintings are characterized by their minimalist aesthetic, featuring bold curves, planes, and angles rendered in vivid, primary colors. His compositions draw inspiration from the organic geometry of nature—leaves, flowers, and landscapes—blended with the structural precision of architectural forms. This fusion creates dynamic works that evoke a sense of harmony between structure and fluidity, inviting viewers to engage with the contrasts between natural and constructed environments. Throughout his career, Johns has exhibited his work internationally. Highlights include a solo exhibition at the Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art in Japan (2015) and a retrospective at the Afragola High-Speed Train Station in Naples, Italy (2022), where his paintings dialogued with the organic architecture of Zaha Hadid. These exhibitions underscored Johns’ ability to merge geometric abstraction with site-specific resonance. In addition to his painting practice, Johns has participated in artist residencies, including the Julia and David White Artists’ Colony in Costa Rica, which enriched his exploration of geometry and color. His works have been collected by major public and private institutions worldwide, earning him recognition as a master of geometric abstraction. Currently, Johns splits his time between Los Angeles and Costa Rica, continuing to create works that reflect his ongoing exploration of the intersections between geometry, color, and the natural world. WORKS Load More

Back “Presenting the Possibility of Creating a Language for Future Society through the Convergence of Art and Science & Technology” Chungbuk National University (President Ko Chang-seop) hosted a special lecture on September 22 featuring renowned contemporary artist Shane Guffogg, titled From Einstein to AI: Art as a New Language , highlighting the potential of art to shape new modes of expression for future society. Organized by the university’s Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, the lecture took place in Room 105 of Building E9 and drew an audience of approximately 80 students and faculty members, underscoring strong interest in the convergence of art and science-based technologies. The event opened with welcoming remarks by Kim Bong-jae, Director of the AI Research Institute, followed by Guffogg’s lecture. In his talk, Guffogg focused on the intersections of AI, quantum technology, and art, presenting a range of examples to illustrate how art can generate new forms of social language. He emphasized that the layering of time, perception, and emotion can function as a new creative language within the convergence of art and advanced technologies, leaving a strong impression on attendees. A lively open discussion followed the lecture, during which participants exchanged ideas on how culture and technology, as well as art and science, can be harmoniously integrated. Many agreed that when future technologies such as AI and quantum computing meet artistic imagination, they have the potential to create new social values. Park Jungeun, Director of Gallery Chang, commented, “This lecture went beyond the appreciation of art and became a serious forum for reflecting on the fusion of art and technology. It offered Chungbuk National University students a meaningful opportunity to develop creative thinking within a global discourse.” Kim Bong-jae, Director of the AI Research Institute, noted, “Quantum computing should be regarded as a core technology shaping the future beyond computer science,” adding that its characteristic concept of ‘the superposition of time’ closely resonates with artistic imagination—an idea deeply connected to the themes Shane Guffogg has long explored through his art. The event ultimately demonstrated how integrative thinking that transcends the boundaries between art, science, and technology can play a crucial role in preparing for future society, reaffirming Chungbuk National University’s position as a platform for creative academic exchange. www.thecm.net "예술과 과학기술 융합 통한 미래 사회 언어 창출 가능성 제시" 충북대학교(총장 고창섭)가 22일 현대미술의 거장 셰인 구포그(Shane Guffogg)를 초청해 「From Einstein to AI: 예술이 만드는 새로운 언어」를 주제로 특별강연을 진행했다.이번 강연은 인공지능연구소의 주관으로 E9동 105호에서 진행됐으며, 강연장을 가득 메운 학생과 교수진 등 약 80여 명이 참여해 예술과 과학기술의 융합에 대한 높은 관심을 확인할 수 있었다.이 날 행사는 김봉재 인공지능연구소장의 환영 인사에 이어 셰인 구포그의 강연이 이어졌다.구포그는 이번 강연에서 AI, 양자기술, 예술의 접점에 주목하며 < >

South Korea, 1977 Artist Biography Works Next Yoo Choongmok South Korea, 1977 BIOGRAPHY Born in 1977 Lives in Seoul, Korea EDUCATION 1997-2016 SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITION 2023 Special solo Exhibition, Boutique Monaco museum, Seoul, Korea 2023 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Formation of Past, Gallery Arioso, Ulsan, Korea 2023 Invitation Solo Exhibition, TIME AND SPACE, Gallery Venus, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2023 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Re – collection, Gallery Afternoon, Seoul, Korea 2022 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Formation – Recollection, Bandi trazos, Seoul, Korea 2022 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Beyond space and time, ART N Edition, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2022 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Formation of Superposition, Print bakery at Grand Walkerhill Hotel, Seoul, Korea 2021 Invitation Special solo Exhibition, Memory of Formation, Seoul Wave Art Center, Seoul, Korea 2021 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Alteration, Gallery Marie, Seoul, Korea 2020 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Formation, Studio Kki, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2019 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Choongmok Yoo Invitation Solo Exhibition, Daisy Gallery, Jeju-do, Korea 2018 Invitation Solo Exhibition, Jeju = Star, Space Yenar Gallery, Jeju-do, Korea Invitation Solo Exhibition, Mutation, Gana Insa Art Center, Seoul, Korea 2015 Invitation Solo Exhibition, The Skin, Woong Gallery, Seoul 2011 Yegam Art Gallery Queens, NY, USA Gallery 1&9 Ridgefield, NJ, USA SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITION 2024 2nd Anniversary Exhibition, Gallery Venus, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2023 “Recollection, Remembrance” Duo Exhibition, Brown Gallery, Seoul, Korea 2023 Duo Exhibition, Print bakery Lotte World Tower, Seoul, Korea 2023 “Selected Marong #3“, Group Exhibition, Selected Marong, Seoul, Korea 2023 “Motion of silence” Duo Exhibition, Print bakery Centum City, Busan, Korea 2023 “Peace of Mind” Duo Exhibition, ART N Edition, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2023 “Premiere”, Group Exhibition, Aria Gallery, Daejeon, Korea 2023 “The Black Rabbit, Lights up Yongsan” Group Exhibition, Gallery Kki, Seoul, Korea 2022 “Past, Present and Myself” Group Exhibition, Gallery La Luna, Seoul, Korea 2022 Special Invitation Group Exhibition, Gallery Luha, Seoul, Korea 2022 “Beyond the visible” Duo Exhibition, Lina gallery, Seoul, Korea 2022 “Rules and Freedom” Duo Exhibition, ART SPACE KC, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2022 “Reflection” Duo Exhibition, EUGENE GALLERY, Seoul, Korea 2021 “ART SUMMER” Duo Exhibition, Print bakery Lotte World Tower, Seoul, Korea 2021 “Side by side” Star-field Goyang, Polestar Art Gallery, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2021 “KIAF” Gallery Parkyoung, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 2021 ”JAD festa“ jeju art design festa, Jeju Camphortree Hotel & Resort, Jeju, Korea 2021 “The Biographies of San-zi” Art Festa in Jeju, SJC Gallery, Jeju, Korea 2021 “Re-brand new” EUGENE GALLERY, Seoul, Korea PUBLICATION 2023 Magazine - Style H 2023.06, Korea 2020 Magazine - Jeju in, Korea 2020 Magazine - Monthly Essay, Korea 2020 Magazine - Money vol.186, Korea 2019 Magazine - Art n Design 2019.10, Korea 2018 Magazine – Korean Crafts Council, Korea 2018 Magazine - Monthly Ceramic Art, Korea 2007 Niche magazine articles and front advertisement, USA 2007 Rochester Insider Newsletter Arts category, USA 2006 Craft Forms12th Annual Magazine, USA 2004 Magazine - Cheongju Museum Glass Artist Exhibition, Korea 2003 New Glass Review Vol.24, Corning, USA 1998 Segye Newspaper Page2 “Unification Sculpture Park”, Korea COLLECTION Audemars Piguet, Seoul, Korea DubleTree by Hilton, Seoul, Korea Walker Hill Hotel & Resort, Seoul, Korea Sofitel Ambassador Hotel & Resort, Seoul, Korea Gallery Parkyoung, Gyeonggi-do, Korea Dogye Glass World, Gangwon, Korea “YUHAN”, Seoul, Korea Gana Art Center, Seoul, Korea The National Gallery in Prague, Prague, Czech Republic Global Art Venue Gallery in Seattle, WA, USA Seoul Museum of Craft Art, Seoul, Korea Pamela Lee Biallas in Bellevue, WA, USA Dr. Samret & Mr. Bernie in Buffalo, NY, USA WORKS Load More

United States, 1971 Artist Biography Works Next Mark Acetelli United States, 1971 BIOGRAPHY Mark Acetelli is an American painter celebrated for his evocative abstract works that explore the complexities of human emotions and experiences. Born in Detroit and influenced by his artist mother, Acetelli was introduced to art at an early age. His creative path spans multiple disciplines, including music, photography, and painting, all of which inform his richly textured and emotionally resonant style. Acetelli’s paintings delve into themes of love, loss, transformation, and the human condition. He uses oil paint and encaustic techniques to create deeply layered surfaces, applying and removing materials in a meticulous process. Brushes, palette knives, cloth, and even his hands are tools in crafting these textured works, which invite viewers to engage emotionally rather than focus on defined imagery. His aim is to evoke feelings and introspection, allowing each viewer to connect personally with his art. Acetelli’s work is widely collected, with pieces featured in private and corporate collections worldwide. In 2023, he held the acclaimed solo exhibition Surface of a Dream at Artplex Gallery in Los Angeles. In 2024, he showcased his work at Wonzimer Gallery, further solidifying his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary abstraction. As of 2025, Acetelli continues to push the boundaries of abstract painting, creating new works that merge material and spiritual realms. His art resonates with audiences globally, offering a profound exploration of the human spirit through texture, color, and emotion. Solo Exhibitions • 2024 ◦ Be the Light You Seek, Cooper Design Space, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Gathering Light, Rita House, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Passages, Casterline Goodman Gallery, Aspen, CO • 2023 ◦ Surface of A Dream, Art Plex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • 2019 ◦ La Divita, Casterline/Goodman Gallery, Aspen, CO • 2018 ◦ Solitude, Casterline/Goodman Gallery, Aspen, CO • 2014 ◦ Hope, Gallery 9, Culver City, CA ◦ Absence and Presence, Southside Gallery, Oxford, MS • 2007 ◦ The Man Show, Pharmaka Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Bulls and Matadors, Left Coast Gallery, Studio City, CA ◦ Stripped, Lawrence Asher Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Group Exhibitions • 2024 ◦ Sonic Visions, Lurie Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ 1:1, BG Gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA ◦ Bendix Art Night, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Adjacencies, Durden and Ray Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ The Theory of the Green Painting, Wonzimer, Los Angeles, CA ◦ LA Art Show, Lurie Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Quiet Luxury, Art Plex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • 2023 ◦ Field of Innocence, Mash Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Dynamic Voices, Art Plex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • 2022 ◦ Christmas Exhibition, Signet Contemporary, London, UK ◦ Country & Urban, Virtual Exhibition, Brouhah Art, Hong Kong ◦ Group Show, Morton Contemporary, Philadelphia, PA ◦ LA Art Fair, Bruce Lurie Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ The Human Form, Art Plex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ From There to Here, LA Artcore, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Bendix Night, Bendix Building, Los Angeles, CA • 2021 ◦ Imperfections, Wonzimer, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Personal Contacts, Durden and Ray, Los Angeles, CA ◦ High Beams, Tiger Strikes Astroid, Los Angeles, CA • 2020 ◦ Tag Gallery Hold You Foundation Charity Event, Los Angeles, CA ◦ I of LA, Mash Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • 2019 ◦ Group Show, Casterline/Goodman Gallery, Aspen, CO ◦ Symbolic Gestures, Castelli Art Space, Los Angeles, CA • 2018 ◦ Art Palm Springs, Barba Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA ◦ Between and Beyond, Barba Contemporary, Palm Springs, CA ◦ Group Exhibition, Casterline/Goodman Gallery, Hamptons, NY ◦ Affordable ArtFair, Art Plex Gallery, New York, NY • 2017 ◦ When Line Follows Form, Brand Library Art Center, Glendale, CA ◦ Personal Vacation, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Affordable ArtFair New York City, Art Plex Gallery, New York, NY ◦ Affordable ArtFair London, Art Plex Gallery, London, UK ◦ Affordable ArtFair Hong Kong, Art Plex Gallery, Hong Kong • 2016 ◦ Art Hamptons, Artspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Palm Springs Fine Art Fair, Artspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Affordable ArtFair NYC, Artspace Gallery, New York, NY ◦ Affordable ArtFair Hong Kong, Artspace Gallery, Hong Kong • 2015 ◦ Hope, Gallery 9, Culver City, CA • 2014 ◦ Group Show, Art Plex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • 2013 ◦ Affordable ArtFair NYC, Artspace Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Shadows and Light, Gallery 9, Culver City, CA • 2012 ◦ Art Hamptons, Museum Works Gallery, New York, NY ◦ San Diego Art Fair, Artspace Gallery, San Diego, CA ◦ David Perry Smith Gallery, Memphis, TN ◦ Affordable Art Fair, Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Art Palm Beach, MW Galleries, Chicago, IL • 2011 ◦ Art Houston, Museum Works Gallery, Houston, TX ◦ Art San Diego, Artspace Gallery, San Diego, CA ◦ Art Hamptons, Museum Works Gallery, Hamptons, NY ◦ Art Chicago, Museum Works Gallery, Chicago, IL ◦ LA Art Show, Museum Works Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • 2010 ◦ GEM Group Show, Gallery 825, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Arts Association Gallery 825, Annual Benefit, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Outside the Abstract, Gallery 9, Culver City, CA ◦ Pieces of Heaven, Art of Elysium, Los Angeles, CA ◦ San Francisco Fine Art Fair, MW Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ 160/160 MOPLA Group Show Photography, SAMASH Box Studios, Culver City, CA ◦ In Art Gallery, Santa Fe, NM • 2009 ◦ The Man Show, Pharmaka Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ The Whole 9 Gallery, "Fearless Leaders", Culver City, CA ◦ Left Coast Gallery, "Bulls and Matadors", Studio City, CA • 2008 ◦ Group Show, Dale Youngman Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Bronze and Brushstrokes, Left Coast Gallery, Studio City, CA ◦ Marks on Paper, Pharmaka Gallery, Los Angeles, CA • 2007 ◦ Stripped, Lawrence Asher Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Group Show, Bert Green, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Group Show, Red Dot Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ L.A. Ethos, Pharmaka Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ Group Show, Ambrogi/Castanier Gallery, Beverly Hills, CA • 2006 ◦ Hollywood Bowl/Frank Gehry, Sphere Project, Track 16 Gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA ◦ Group Show, Lurie Gallery, Los Angeles, CA ◦ New York International Art Expo, New York, NY ◦ Art Miami, Museum Works Gallery, Miami, FL WORKS Load More

JUL 25 – AUG 5, 2025 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York / [C3] Middletown CHASE Project: Phase Shift JUL 25 – AUG 5, 2025 Shin Kiwoun / Kim Hongbin / Anon / Anikoon / Im Jibin / Koo Nahyun INTRO CHASE Project: Phase Shift Once a proud symbol of financial power, first as the Bank of New York in the 1960s and then as Chase Bank in the 1990s, this building no longer serves its original purpose. In an age shaped by a global pandemic and rapid digitalization, grand bank buildings like this have become obsolete. The meaning and function of this space have reached a turning point. Now, with only its steel skeleton and memories remaining, the building stands on the brink of transformation. Reborn as “The Bank,” it will become a hybrid cultural space where food, art, and residence converge. The exhibition CHASE Project: Phase Shift marks the beginning of that transformation. It is both a statement and a scene of change. “Phase Shift” refers not to simple change, but to a fundamental transformation in function and meaning. The six participating artists respond not only to the building’s physical structure, but also to the emotional, cultural, and existential resonances carried within this shift. Shin Kiwoun approaches the essence of existence through physical abrasion and disintegration. Using sanders and grinders, he wears down various everyday objects such as coins, figurines, cassette tapes, books, and cell phones. His process erases form while embedding time and memory into the material. This gesture was inspired by a semiotic question he encountered in graduate school: is a chair better represented through an image, a word, or its real presence? Ultimately, he began to wonder about the chair in its molecular or atomic form. What began as a material experiment evolved into a meditative practice. Objects with vivid colors and clear structures are ground down into a gray powder, revealing the boundary between presence and absence, between memory and forgetting. His work questions how a stripped object might recover meaning, and suggests that transformation can be a quiet return to essence. Kim Hong Bin visualizes the inner reality of change through layered clashes of color and texture. Paint accumulates on canvas, only to be scratched, torn, and burst. Within the boldness of primary color and apparent chaos lie fragments of feeling, memories of rupture. His compositions remind us that transformation often breaks equilibrium and calls for new structures to emerge. Anon constructs sculptural surfaces that express sensory layering, using color and texture as core visual language. Through repetition—layering, tearing, rolling, attaching—she creates bas-relief works using textiles, paper, and fiber. These forms stimulate both touch and sight, forming spaces that resonate emotionally. Her compositions, both rhythmic and organic, breathe quiet vitality into the architectural shell. In this exhibition, she lends warmth and emotional texture to a transitional space, gently illuminating the inner tremors of change. Anikoon proposes a playful and sensory response to change through whimsical form and color. His robot-like sculptures, adorned with buttons, gears, and vibrant hues, are not functional machines but agents of imagination. Beyond their visual charm, they speak to the joy and surprise we hope to find in unfamiliar moments of transition. Im Jibin reactivates abandoned spaces by combining architectural scale with poetic imagination. His large, balloon-like figures press out through windows or emerge from vacant interiors. These playful interventions bring humor and energy back into deserted structures. His work visualizes a longing for spaces where people might gather again and reconnect. Koo Nahyun captures the persistence of human intimacy within environments in flux. Drawn directly onto walls, her figures and animals share quiet moments of warmth, even in the midst of collapse. The faded tones echo the building’s incompleteness, while her compositions remind us that familiar emotions can survive inside unfamiliar spaces. Change does not always mean something new. Sometimes, it is what stays that matters most. This is no longer a vault, but a vessel for possibility. marks the beginning of that transformation. CATALOG View Catalog here INSTALLATION VIEWS

< Back Ambitious Dreams: A Collaboration of Art and Literature May 23, 2019 Ambitious Dreams: A Collaboration of Art and Literature Koo Na Hyun May 23 - Jun 31, 2019 "Ambitious Dream" is a groundbreaking collaboration between renowned artist Koo Na Hyun and bestselling author JunHwan Chang. This unique exhibition brings to life the intense narratives from Chang's recent book, "변호사들 - 그들의 치열한 법정에서 한국 민주주의가 시작되었다" (Lawyers - The Birth of Korean Democracy in Their Fierce Courtrooms). The book is divided into three parts, highlighting the stories of eleven human rights lawyers who played pivotal roles in shaping Korean democracy: during the Japanese colonial period, the post-liberation and Yushin dictatorship era, and the New Military Regime. Koo Na Hyun, celebrated for her distinctive series of portrait artworks, goes beyond expressive hyperrealism by embedding intricate stories within the faces she paints. In "Ambitious Dream," she transforms the powerful stories of these eleven courageous lawyers into her trademark style, offering a compelling visual homage. Her portraits not only capture the fierce determination and resilience of these figures but also weave their historical and personal narratives into the very fabric of the artwork. This approach aims to instill a deeper historical consciousness and appreciation among younger generations, bridging the past and present through reflective and evocative art. This collaborative exhibition, hosted in New York, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made in the pursuit of freedom and democracy. "Ambitious Dream" is more than an artistic display; it is a celebration of courage, a tribute to the heroes of Korean democracy, and an invitation to viewers to engage with history through the powerful interplay of art and literature. By merging JunHwan Chang's evocative storytelling with Koo Na Hyun's narrative-infused portraits, the exhibition offers a profound and immersive experience, honoring the legacy of these extraordinary lawyers and their enduring impact on society.

Jul 30 - Aug 7, 2024 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York Binary Equilibrium Jul 30 - Aug 7, 2024 KANA (Part 1) - Calvin Lee / Dawn Kim / Jean Oh / Kai Oh / Paul Rho / Sae Jun Kim / Tae Joong Kim / Yuna Cho INTRO The 2024 KANA Summer Exhibition, a collaboration between KANA and Gallery Chang, will take place from July 30 to August 18. The exhibition is divided into two parts: Part 1: Binary Equilibrium and Part 2: Unbound Playground. Through this summer project, KANA aims to introduce artists with Korean roots in New York to a broader audience and create a platform for sharing inspiration and communication. Part 2 ’Unbound Playground‘ presents the works of 6 artists who use their unique visual languages and playful expressions to depict experiences, memories, and emotions. These pieces, characterized by whimsical perspectives, vibrant colors, and diverse materials, visually reconstruct personal moments from everyday life. ©KANA CATALOG View Catalog here INSTALLATION VIEWS