'Honor Him'
Dansung Gallery, Insadong SEOUL
"Abstract art embodies an element of freedom. It expresses emotional states or perceptions,
and one is freed from linguistic restrictions.
Abstract images provide room and space to give ear to one’s heart and
soul. Georgia O’Keefe said, 'The meaning of a word to me is not as exact as the
meaning of color. Colors and shapes make
more definite statements than words.' Jean Choi’s paintings are ambiguous and
almost impossible to describe in words, but they have the power to let one
cognize and gush formless thoughts and emotions out in the open. Art, as is music, has the ability to draw out
powerful emotions even without a specific subject matter."
People in front of my paintings, connecting to their own unconscious and crossing over with mine.
This solo show was composed of paintings on the topic of death and parting and was held in commemoration of my father who passed away three years prior to holding the show. Family and friends as well as many passers-by looked at my paintings and participated in the personal -yet also shared- process of grieving and parting of a loved one.
An established feminist photographer and a good mentor and friend of the family gazing at the series of my works on paper that introduces the topic of the exhibition: Birth - Death - Loss - Honor Him.
This man showed deep interest in my works and shared his profound knowledge of philosophy and music for almost an hour. He came back a few days later and wanted to talk some more. It was a unique and special experience for me because he looked so much like my father.
A table I prepared for visitors to participate in color therapy, which many people appreciated.
My favorite section in the gallery showing some of my smaller works exploring color relationships, some of them very much inspired by Mark Rothko.
JC
Posted in S H O W S. Updated 09/06/2010.
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