[HanCinema's Digest] Photography and Art
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Enjoy beautiful photographs from Irvine's 7th annual Korean Cultural Festival, witness the power of "inaction" in the works of U Sun-ok, Artnet interviews K Auction's Jackline Jiae Byun, and see some stunning animal sculptures made with tires.
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"PHOTOS: Thousands turn out to celebrate Korean culture in Irvine"
Enjoy these fantastic photographs of the Korean American Youth Performing Artists during the 7th annual Korean Cultural Festival in Irvine. Stunning stuff, and very vibrant!
...READ ON THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
"U Sun-ok pursues ultimate inaction"
South Korean culture has been a phenomenal success, but one artist is slowing the pace down and reflecting on a world racing away from us: "In this era of excessive competition and desire, tired people dash at full speed, without knowing where they are heading to. I want to reflect on if we are living well". His focus: inaction.
...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES
"Artnet Asks: K Auction on the Market's Dansaekhwa Moment"
Jackline Jiae Byun, K Auction's contemporary art specialist, talks to Art News about their recent exhibition "Korean Abstract Art: Early Works" that took place in New York and give us some insight into the fascinating world of contemporary Korean art.
...READ ON ARTNET NEWS
"Sculptures Of "Re-Tired" Animals"
The image of a painter delicately dabbing a brush onto a crisp white canvas is a gentle one, but art can be incredibly hard work, like shaping tires to create sculptures! This is what Korean artist Yong Ho Ji does, and the results are spectacular! "Indeed the tools of his art look more like he is doing construction rather than painting or the sculpting of the past. As he explores this medium and lets the creativity flow he just tries to also focus on being a good and decent man".
...READ ON PETS LADY