Artistic Records exhibition explores art as a record of the emotional past, in works by four Korean contemporary artists
The Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. proudly presents Artistic Records, a new group exhibition opening June 1 featuring painting and sculpture works by four contemporary Korean artists—Erin Chon, Doo Hee Chung, Hyun Jung Kim and Jae Young Park—whose striking and intimate art serves as a record of personal experiences and key moments in life, memorializing the often-overlooked value of the everyday.
Approaching their art as a record itself, in contrast with a record of art that one might study, these artists conceive their art as a medium to study oneself and investigate an essential question: ‘Who am I?’ In doing so, they employ a diversity of visual techniques, such as repetition, realism, and symbolism. Each artist has lived in both Korea and the United States, experiencing a juxtaposition of cultures and social environments that provide ample sense of perspective, a personal journey, and a tendency for their art to represent a record of memories.
Admission to the opening reception event including talks by the artists on Friday, June 1 at 6:00 p.m. is free and open to the public. Artistic Records will remain on view through June 28, 2018.
WHAT: Art exhibition, artist talks, & public opening reception
WHO: Erin Chon, Doo Hee Chung, Hyun Jung Kim, and Jae Young Park
WHEN: Opening Reception: Friday, June, 1 at 6:00 pm
On View: June 1 – 28, 2018 (open M-F, 9am-noon & 1:30-5:30pm)
WHERE: Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C. (2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW)
HOW: RSVP here
NOTE: Doors open at 5:30 pm for the opening reception event, and the program starts at 6:00 pm, including artist talks, 6:00-6:30 pm.
