Seoul-based Gallery Exhibits Diverse Works of Eight Artists at Korea's Premier Art Market

LEE HWAIK Gallery, a renowned contemporary art gallery based in Seoul, is making waves at the prestigious Galleries ART Fair 2023 in Korea. The gallery is garnering attention for its impressive display of works by eight promising Korean artists, showcasing a diverse range of artistic styles and techniques. 

▲ KIM Duck-Yong.김덕용,결-심현의공간,119.5x142cm,Mixed media on wood (mother of pearl), 2021,Courtesy of LEE HWAIK Gallery

Among the featured artists is KIM Duck-Yong, a graduate of Seoul National University who reinterprets modern painting through traditional Korean art techniques on wooden boards. KIM Mee-young, who holds degrees from Ewha Womans University and the Royal College of Art in London, creates intricate works by filling the entire canvas with flowing, drying paint.

 

▲ KIM Mee-young, Blowing in the Wind, 90.9x72.7cm,Oil on canvas, 2022,Courtesy of LEE HWAIK Gallery

KIM Hye-Gyun, a graduate of Hongik University, uses the motif of storage shelves to represent the accumulation of life and memories in her works. Meanwhile, NOH Jun, a graduate of Seoul National University, expresses her deep affinity for animals in her sculptures. 

▲ NOH Jun, A Deflated and Quiet Movement-Green Sleebu, 24x18x38cm, candy paint on resin, 2023, Courtesy of LEE HWAIK GalleryPARK Ki-Ill, a graduate of Kaywon College of Art and Design and Kookmin University, reconstructs childhood memories on canvas, while PARK Sang-Mi, who holds degrees from Ewha Womans University, portrays achromatic plants as a reflection of contemporary society's relationship with nature.

AHN Doo-Jin, a graduate of Hongik University, delves into his own hypothesis of "forehead quark" in his paintings, and LEE Jung-Eun, a graduate of Seoul National University, captures the emotional nuances of daily life in her works.

LEE HWAIK Gallery, which opened in 2001 in Insa-dong, Seoul and later moved to Songhyeon-dong, is known for promoting leading contemporary artists in Korea and supporting young talents with creativity and competence. The gallery also actively engages in international art fairs, such as ART MIAMI, ABU DHABI ART, and KIAF ART SEOUL, and facilitates opportunities for Korean artists to showcase their works in prestigious foreign auctions like CHRISTIE's and Sotheby's.

The Galleries ART Fair 2023 runs until April 16th, providing art enthusiasts and collectors alike with the chance to appreciate the diverse and captivating works on display at LEE HWAIK Gallery's booth. With its impressive showcase of talented Korean artists, LEE HWAIK Gallery continues to make its mark in the contemporary art world, both domestically and internationally.

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