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Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York The Essence of Perception Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 18, 2025 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

Korea Artist Biography Works Media Next Rho Paul Korea BIOGRAPHY EDUCATION 2023 Columbia University, MFA Visual Arts 2019 School of Visual Arts, BFA Photography and Video 2010 University of Arts London, Foundation Diploma in Art & Design SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2024 “Ebbs and Flows”, Curated by Yuyue (Eunice) Chen, Rockella Space, Ridgewood, New York 2020 “Lynchian Forms”, Maumsup Gallery, Seoul 2018 "To Live For One Thousand Years", School of Visual Arts, New York "Series, Sequences, Stories", School of Visual Arts, New York TWO PERSON EXHIBITIONS 2024 “Fotograficos” - Taejoong Kim & Paul Rho, Galeria Aires, New York GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2024 “Binary Equilibrium”, Gallery Chang, New York “Prototype 1.0”, Springs Project, New York “Expand and Contract: Photography and Mixed Media”(online), Los Angeles Center of Photography, Los Angeles “Shoutout Manse, Mar 1st”, 404 Broadway, New York “Happy Lunar New Year Show”, Doclay Gallery, New York 2023 “Press Release (Cycle V part ii)”, Storage, New York “in medias res:”, The Blanc, New York “Press Release (Cycle V part i)”, Storage, New York “Stand-outs: Selections from the Columbia MFA Program”, Fredric Snitzer, Miami “Columbia MFA Thesis Exhibition, Class of 2023”, Wallach gallery, New York 2022 “15th Jeonju International Photo Festival”, Jeonju, South Korea “Columbia University MFA Summer Pop-up”, Half Gallery, New York “Columbia University MFA Summer Show”, Chashama, New York “2023 First Year MFA Exhibition”, Wallach gallery, New York 2021 “Yeongwol Byeolgok”, 19th Donggang International Photo Festival, Yeongwol, South Korea 2019 “Mentors”, SVA Chelsea Gallery, New York 2015 "Estetica: percorso di bellezza e umanità", Circolo partito democratico, Milan, Italy WORKS MEDIA

Feb 29 - Apr 10, 2024 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York K-Art Chronicles Spring Part I Feb 29 - Apr 10, 2024 INTRO Cho Yong Ik , a prominent figure in the realm of Korean monochrome art, is renowned for his exploration of the aesthetics of ‘revealing the void.’ His artistic method involves repetitive actions that embody a spirit of negation, resulting in works characterized by a delicate balance of traces and empty space created through the process of applying and erasing pigments, reflecting the process of discovering one’s own realm in accordance with the principles of a single stroke. Alongside other key figures in Korean monochrome art such as Park Seo Bo, Chung Sanghwa, Ha Chong Hyun, Yun Hyong Keun, and Jung Chang Sub, Cho Yong Ik has played a pivotal role in shaping the discourse surrounding Korean abstract painting. This exhibition not only unveils the hidden masters of monochrome art but also provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of Korean abstract painting, positioning Cho Yong Ik’s works within the broader context of the genre’s development in Korea. Moon Insoo , a Korean contemporary artist known as the ‘Sculptor of Steel and Concrete,’ stands out for his modern approach, unbounded by traditional styles. His upbringing amidst war’s aftermath shapes his work, reflecting themes of destruction and reconstruction. His sculptures are abstract and urban, often incorporating heavy steel plates and protruding rebar, reminiscent of his childhood surroundings. Typically assembled like large patchworks, they exude both strength and lyrical beauty. While they seem to collide with the forces of creation and destruction, they possess a simple yet profound beauty, preserving the artist’s effort and becoming more intimate over time as they weather and age. In 1986, he won the Grand Prize at the National Art Exhibition, marking the first time a sculptor achieved such recognition. His notable sculpture ‘Red Bull’ embodies a minimalist silhouette with a modernist aesthetic. Currently, his works are being exhibited at the Seoul Arts Center. This exhibition highlights Moon Insoo’s artistic prowess and innovative approach, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in the world of sculpture. His unique perspective warrants attention and confidence in his future prominence. Artist Oh Kwan Jin , a leading figure in Korean art, pioneers the fusion of Eastern and Western artistic techniques, evident in his signature motif of the moon jar symbolizing ‘Emptying and Filling.’ His artworks, featured in Korean dramas and movie sets, contribute to the global recognition of Korean art. Oh Kwan Jin’s innovative approach combines the chiaroscuro of Western painting with the aerial perspective of Eastern painting. He intricately carves hanji (traditional Korean paper) into pieces, blending stone powder and pigments to craft smooth ceramic forms on the background, filling cracks with clay, glaze, and wood fusion. This results in a three-dimensional screen that captivates viewers with optical illusions. Critic Park Ok Saeng notes that Oh Kwan Jin’s works, while embracing Eastern motifs, exhibit a painting attitude reminiscent of Western art, seen in the subtle light, deep shadows, and precise geometry evocative of vessels. Essentially, Oh Kwan Jin’s paintings expand the act of Eastern painting on hanji to the craft of bas-relief, presenting a transition towards Western painting through the scientific depiction of light reflection. Recognized as a prominent figure in the global art scene, Kim Sea Joong is celebrated as the “Painter of Light,” famed for his profound exploration of light, space, and time. Kim’s artistic exploration delves into the concepts of space within the frameworks of squares and circles while also exploring diverse spatial notions. Employing various materials within these confines, he tears, folds, and inserts them to create new spatial structures, forming novel relationships within the space. Simultaneously, Kim reflects on the emotional impact of colors, interpreting flat elements into three-dimensional forms and juxtaposing real objects with their shadows to rediscover flat surfaces. Inspired by the French literary term “Préciosité,” embodying a longing for elegance, refinement, wit, intellect, and beauty, Kim’s works embody a pursuit of extreme beauty. By combining painting and sculpture, he transcends their limitations to create unique artworks that engage viewers in discovering new dimensions of time and space. Through meticulous processes and vibrant colors, Kim invites viewers to participate in the exploration of beauty and space, ultimately redefining spatial relationships and undergoing transformations within exhibition spaces. Kim Sea Joong is a leading figure shaping the future of contemporary Korean art as a member of Gana Art. CATALOG View Catalog here INSTALLATION VIEWS

OCT 23 - DEC 9, 2025 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York Memories of Our Future OCT 23 - DEC 9, 2025 Shane Guffogg INTRO Internationally acclaimed American artist Shane Guffogg presents his solo exhibition, Memories of Our Future . In this new series with his recent 2025 works, Guffogg draws inspiration from the breathtaking images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, translating cosmic scenes of stars being born and fading into luminous meditations on time, perception, and existence. Reflecting on these celestial images, Guffogg recalls realizing that “time is not linear; what we perceive as the past is, in fact, the present.” His paintings embody this revelation, awakening the idea that “we are memory and future, coexisting in this radiant moment.” Through this lens, his canvases become portals through which viewers encounter the traces of yesterday, the shadows of today, and the brilliance of tomorrow—all simultaneously unfolding in a single visual field. Art critic Victoria Chapman describes his work as “not mere abstraction but portals of time. If Cubism fractured perspective, Guffogg fractures time. Standing before his paintings, we find ourselves invited into the intersecting dimensions of the present.” Born in California in 1962, Guffogg has spent over four decades exploring themes of light, time, and perception through painting. Using traditional oil techniques, he applies dozens of translucent glazes, creating surfaces that seem to accumulate light itself—where color and luminosity merge into the quiet rhythm of duration. In Memories of Our Future , Guffogg’s practice reaches a poetic culmination, merging the vastness of the cosmos with the intimacy of human consciousness. His paintings remind us that the act of seeing is also an act of remembering—that every glimmer of light carries both the memory of what has been and the promise of what is yet to come. CATALOG View Catalog here INSTALLATION VIEWS

Artist Biography Works Media Next M. Maresca BIOGRAPHY WORKS MEDIA

former USSR, 1948 Artist Biography Works Next Yuri Gorbachev former USSR, 1948 BIOGRAPHY Yuri Gorbachev is a celebrated Russian-American artist renowned for his vibrant, richly detailed works that blend traditional Russian iconography with contemporary expression. Born in 1948 in Uglovka, Russia, Gorbachev’s early exposure to Russian folklore, Orthodox religious art, and the rich cultural heritage of his homeland deeply influenced his artistic vision. His formal training at the prestigious Vera Mukhina Academy of Applied Arts in St. Petersburg laid the foundation for his distinctive style. Gorbachev’s work is characterized by bold, luminous colors, intricate patterns, and symbolic imagery. He often incorporates elements of Russian history, mythology, and spirituality into his paintings, which are adorned with gold leaf, bronze, and other metallic accents. This combination of traditional techniques with modern abstraction creates a unique visual language that is both timeless and innovative. Over the course of his career, Gorbachev has become a globally recognized figure in the art world. His works have been exhibited in prestigious museums and galleries, including The Louvre in Paris, the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg, and the United Nations headquarters in New York. His paintings are part of significant collections, including the Vatican Museum, the Kremlin Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art in Moscow. A pivotal moment in Gorbachev’s career came when he moved to the United States in 1991. This transition marked a new phase in his artistic journey, allowing him to merge Russian cultural motifs with the dynamic energy of Western modernism. His works have since been showcased in over 200 solo exhibitions worldwide, spanning countries such as the United States, France, Japan, and Brazil. Beyond painting, Gorbachev is also an accomplished ceramicist, creating works that reflect his signature style. His artistic contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, and he has been featured in major publications and art books celebrating his vibrant and symbolic body of work. Currently living and working in New York City, Yuri Gorbachev continues to create art that bridges cultural and temporal boundaries. His work invites viewers to explore the rich tapestry of Russian heritage through a contemporary lens, offering a timeless celebration of history, spirituality, and artistic innovation. WORKS Load More

Aug 9 - 18, 2024 Intro Catalog Installation Views Next [C1] New York Unbound Playground Aug 9 - 18, 2024 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

South Korea, 1980 Artist Biography Works Next Anon South Korea, 1980 BIOGRAPHY EDUCATION 2007-08 Sungkyunkwan University of Graduate School, Surface Design Major SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITION 2023 13th_Paticolor one`s memory_Brown gallery_SEOUL 2023 12th_Hello_space O_SEOUL 2022 11th_Color of imagination_Seojin art space_SEOUL 2022 10th_Novelty_Space route_SEOUL 2021 9th_Minded_Malong197_SEOUL SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITION 2022 Thick Coat of Color (Malong197) / Momen art project (Gallery JJ) / Momen art Project (New York) 2021 The color of space((H contemporary gallery) / Mind (Lotte Card's headquarters) / Sunny, cloudy and rainy (Gallery hom) / 2020 Spring greeting (Abani Busan) / Breeze art fair (Ando) 2019 Affordable HONG KONG / Breeze art fair (Nodeul Island) / SEEA 2019 (Seongnam Arts Center) 2018 Breeze art fair (Sejong Art Center) / PLAS art fair (Coex) / Seoul art show (Coex) / Hello (Jinsan Gallery) SELECTED PUBLIC & PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Cheil Companty, Sungkyunkwan University, Asan Medical Center, Baekseok University, Museum of Moden Poetry WORKS Load More

South Korea, 1951 Artist Biography Works Next Suh Yongsun South Korea, 1951 BIOGRAPHY WORKS

South Korea, 1988 Artist Biography Works Next Kim Hongbin South Korea, 1988 BIOGRAPHY Hongbin Kim, also known by his artistic name "Vanhada," is a South Korean artist celebrated for his bold and emotionally resonant abstract works. Born in Seoul in 1988, Kim studied painting at Hongik University, where he developed a strong foundation in fine art. He later moved to New York, where he has been an active participant in the city’s dynamic art scene, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Korean aesthetics with contemporary abstract expression. Kim’s works are marked by vibrant color palettes, raw textures, and a visceral engagement with themes of rupture, healing, and nostalgia. His canvases often feature marks and openings that suggest wounds—physical, emotional, and cultural. These are not mere traces but profound scars, unresolved and alive. As Kim himself reflects, “Here lies a burst, a trace too vast to call a mark and too raw to name a scar.” His paintings delve into the process of regeneration, asking how the foundation that birthed something new might undergo a cleansing and transformative journey. Kim’s personal experiences of dislocation and adaptation deeply inform his work. Having left his homeland for New York under the guise of study, he grappled with a constant sense of chaos and unease. His longing to return to the place of rupture is palpable in his art, yet he channels the stimuli and stresses of Manhattan life into exaggerated color and dynamic forms. His work becomes a manifestation of nostalgia, a vivid homage to what has been left behind and what has been forged anew. Notable exhibitions include his participation in RESONANCE at the Korean Cultural Center Gallery in Tenafly, New Jersey, and Unbound Playground at Gallery Jang. Both shows highlighted his unique ability to explore the interplay between chaos and structure, rupture and regeneration. His works resonate with viewers through their emotional depth and dynamic visual language. Currently living and working in New York, Hongbin Kim continues to use his art to explore the complexities of identity, displacement, and renewal. His paintings invite audiences to reflect on their own experiences of transformation and healing, offering a vivid and deeply personal narrative that bridges cultural and emotional landscapes. EXHIBITION 2024 "12”, LatchKey Gallery, New York, NY "The Year of the Dragon”, Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, NY “#HASHTAG”, Pree Studio, Seoul, Korea 2023 “Small Works Show”, 440 Gallery, Brooklyn, NY “WOW”, Art Mora Gallery, Ridgefield Park, NJ “Off the Wall’, Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, NY “FAMILY: Blood or Chosen”, Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, NY “New Artists”, Art Mora Gallery, Ridgefield Park, NJ SOLO EXHIBITION 2023 “One small step for robot, one giant leap for robot kind” (seoul, brown Gallery) 2022 “Black & Blue” solo exhibition (seoul, MBC Smart Center) 2021 “Hello, i am” solo exhibition ( Inchon, star five gallery) 2021 “Hello robot” special exhibition(Busan National Science Museum) 2020 “Contact & untast” solo exhibition (seoul, Jinsan Gallery) 2020 “Robopop” solo exhibition (seoul, Humax Art Room Gallery) 2020 “Robot reboot” solo exhibition (Gwacheon, Starbucks Starlight Gallery) 2019 “Found17“ solo exhibition (seoul, United Gallery) 2018 “Eat your tail” solo exhibition (Inchon, Sparrow Gallery) WORKS Load More