Korean Artist's Unique Interpretation of Realism through Enlarged Photos at Prestigious Art Fair

Arario Gallery, a prominent art gallery with locations in Seoul, Cheonan, and Shanghai, is garnering attention at the Galleries Art Fair 2023 with its exhibition of HWANG Gyutae's captivating works. Among the artists selected by the gallery, HWANG Gyutae, a Korean artist known for his unique interpretation of realism, is stealing the spotlight with his 'Pixel' series, which features enlarged photos that challenge traditional notions of scale and perspective. 

▲ Anthropocene II: See Our Planet, 부산국제사진제, 부산, 2021, Courtesy of ARARIO GALLERY

With a career spanning several decades, HWANG Gyutae, born in 1938 in Korea, has gained recognition for his unconventional approach to photography. In his latest works, he reinterprets old black and white photos from the 1960s by using Photoshop to enlarge them, creating a pixelated effect reminiscent of his earlier 'Pixel' series, which captured images from TV screens and other sources.

▲ PIXEL, ARARIO GALLERY SEOUL, 2019, Courtesy of ARARIO GALLERY

One of the defining features of HWANG Gyutae's work is his bold use of cropping and blow-up techniques. Inspired by the 1966 film "Blowup" by Michelangelo Antonioni, in which a photographer discovers a murder while zooming in on a photo in a dark room, HWANG Gyutae aims to capture unexpected images that emerge when photos are enlarged. His innovative approach challenges the traditional notions of scale and perspective in photography, creating a unique visual experience for viewers.

Arario Gallery, which was founded in 1989 and has since expanded to multiple locations in Asia and the United States, is known for its commitment to promoting Asian artists internationally and showcasing experimental art from Asia to a global audience. The gallery's participation in the prestigious Galleries Art Fair 2023 underscores its role as a leading gallery in the contemporary art scene in Asia.

▲ 균열, 국립현대미술관, 과천, 2018, Courtesy of ARARIO GALLERY

As the Galleries Art Fair 2023 continues to showcase groundbreaking artworks from around the world, HWANG Gyutae's 'Pixel' series presented by Arario Gallery is undoubtedly a standout, capturing the attention of art enthusiasts and collectors alike with its innovative approach to photography and a reinterpretation of realism. With its focus on discovering and promoting Asian artists, Arario Gallery continues to push the boundaries of contemporary art, cementing its position as a trailblazer in the international art scene.

The Galleries Art Fair 2023 continues until the 16th.

 

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