Part 1 of the See Through Project
Unfocused – an exhibit review
Stumbling Upon the Taoist Hermit Drunk
Prologue Today was a beautiful day and wanting to do some more field research before writing my next piece on Kim Hongdo, I decided to drop by a museum that should have some more of his work. Bonus for me, as it was a museum that I had not yet visited! So off to the... Continue Reading →
If you fear basements, you will be extremely limited at the Seoul branch of the MMCA as most of it is built underground. However Gallery 1 is on the ground floor and right now they're showing a special exhibition of the donated works of Suh Se Ok. Suh Se Ok's works with ink and hanji. I love... Continue Reading →
our MONSTER and the preposterous Ides of Archaioposterii!
Saturdays. I hate working Saturdays, but the people are good, so it's tolerable. I clock out at five and get home about an hour later. I get some house work done, start to get ready for a nice relaxing evening when I check up on Facebook. Event: Archaiposterii: The Ides Time: 7pm Location: our MONSTER, Mullae Riiiiiiiiight.... Continue Reading →
Myopia – An Exhibit Review
Down the alleys of the quickly gentrifying neighborhood west of Gueongbokgung Palace are art museums and art spaces. One such is Sarubiadabang (사루비아다방), located in a cool subterranean location. The steps going down are steep. Halfway down we are greeted by a single wooden creature, gazing at us with a large solitary lense atop a... Continue Reading →
After Death A Tiger’s Skin Remains; A Man Leaves Only His Na – Exhibit Review
Gallery i 2015.4.8 ~ 4.21 On April 16, 2014, the MV Sewol capsized and sank, trapping and drowning 304 victims, most of which were high school students of Danwon High who were on a school trip. While much discussion has occurred about the political ramifications, many forget the people involved. Both those culpable due to neglect, but... Continue Reading →
The Crazy Factory
February 11 – 24, 2015 Gallery i – Insadong, Seoul Be ready for the twisted, meandering imaginings that are the brainchildren of The Crazy Factory – a group of eleven Korean artists. With no unifying theme, each artist puts on display what they do best. The collective result is a vivacious delight for the eyes.... Continue Reading →
our MONSTER and the Dream Wave of UnMaru
Saturday, November 29, 2014 I find myself walking down a poorly lit alley in a dingy little industrial neighborhood in Mullae. The gates are shuttered, graffiti on a few. The art space our MONSTER is my target this Saturday night. The entrance is easily missed in the dark, no lights to bring attention to it.... Continue Reading →
Troika: Persistent Illusions
A Quiet Cacophony The England based superstar artist trio, Troika, has been exhibiting in Seoul for a few months. Just west of Gyeongbuk Palace, Persistent Illusions is presented in the clinical white interior of Daelim Museum. The lobby tries to invoke a suave technological look (ala the Apple Store) but I couldn't help but see it... Continue Reading →
Rock Scissors Paper
The Eternal Struggle The title and theme evoke the childhood wonder and simplicity found in a game that distills the complex struggles of the world into a 'this beats that' triumvirate. The playfulness of the theme pervaded the work, from the haunting to the light hearted. Thirteen artists put forward their contributions towards... Continue Reading →