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2022. 9. 22 – 10. 28
\nSimon KO<\/p>\n

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Even In Paradise, 162.2×130.3cm, acrylic on canvas, 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Simon Ko unravels his thoughts on love and relationships through his fairytale-like characters. Inspired by personal experiences, he captures moments of emotional effusion that arise when relationships first begin. These feelings have significantly influenced Ko and represent his journey of self-realization. Ko\u2019s characters reflect a wide range of feelings experienced in human relationships such as trust, hope and despair. Although it is difficult to fully understand the emotions of others in a relationship, Ko hopes that his works will help viewers gain insight into this complex process.<\/p>\n

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All Juggled Out, 51hx24wx24lcm, acrylic, clay, styrofoam and steel wire, 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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All Juggled Out 2, 41hx17wx20lcm, acrylic, clay, styrofoam and steel wire, 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n

Ko combines images that are original with his unique expression of texture. He values seeing and feeling the art with one\u2019s own eyes. Although many people now engage with art in digital formats, Ko insists on appreciating his work in person. This is due to his emphasis on texture in order to evoke a sense of vitality when a viewer sees the painting in real life. For Ko, this textural expression is a metaphor for the \u201cturbulence\u201d inherent in the narrative. The image stays in two-dimensional space while the surface is materialized three-dimensionally. The painting\u2019s turbulent and inconsistent texture speaks to the turbulence of a relationship, a core theme throughout Ko\u2019s works. In this exhibition, the artist will present three-dimensional figurative works for the first time. It is an opportunity to question how the idea of turbulence in regard to relationships can be intertwined with a three-dimensional medium.<\/p>\n

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The LongShot, 100×80.3cm, acrylic on cavas, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One keyword for this exhibition is the word \u201cdream.\u201d Its title, Some Gorgeous Dream, was inspired by the expression \u201c…it’s like some gorgeous dream.\u201d For Ko, a dream can be mysterious and incoherent, like a montage in a fantastical film. Dreams may not have overarching narratives. In a dream, each scene is unique and may contain its own separate timeline. However, they are all connected in that they are based on the artist\u2019s experience. Ko reflects these attributes of dreams in his works to build his own romantic and ethereal fantasy world.<\/p>\n

Seojung Art Busan
\n30, Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
\n1644-1454(3)<\/p>\n

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