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Artist Minseok Chi: Exploring the Contemporary Convergence of Korean Traditional Art, Philosophy, and Religion
Minseok Chi (b. 1990) works primarily with the traditional medium of Korean painting to explore connections between Korea’s traditional philosophy, shamanistic beliefs, and contemporary contexts. In particular, he studies past shamanistic practices that linked the human world with the realm of spirits through everyday elements such as stones, trees, and mountains. As a contemporary artist, he reflects on the role of the modern-day shaman—one who spiritually connects the diverse beings that inhabit today’s complex society.
2025.07.28
Exhibitions
《The Statue Knows How to Dance》, 2021.07.08 – 2021.07.31, Gallery SP
The solo exhibition 《The Statue Knows How to Dance》 by rising sculptor Rhee Donghoon, known for his distinctive and sensuous approach to sculpture, was held at Gallery SP from July 8 (Thu) to July 31 (Sat). Marking the artist’s second solo show, the exhibition presented approximately twelve works including both sculptures and paintings.
2021.07.05
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[Analysis] Schematic Medium
The term 'Schematic Medium' refers to all the works of artist Kim Hee-jo, which are based on a principle and develop across various series or are created within an organic interrelationship.
2024.09.02
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[Critique] Sadang B: Young In Hong
‘Sadang’ means shrine but with a nod to the continuous, the title ‘Sadang B’ replaces a possible sense of the ultimate icon. The suggestion here is that Young In does not wish her exhibition to aim to function as the end of the subject or journey, but to be instead a mere participant in a series of actively asked questions.
2019
Activities
‘SONGEUN Art Award Winner’ Sejin Kim
The SONGEUN Foundation holds the annual SONGEUN Art Award through a process of open call and multi-stage review. Four artists are selected through preliminary and final evaluations, with the final grand prize winner determined
2019.10.28
