Nuke Gallery, Awkward Romanticism Exhibition
Questioning How to View Contemporary Abstraction
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] "In a confusing and anxious world with an unreliable past and a future shrouded in fog, we are navigating by soothing our faith with awkward romanticism. Courage seems to be more necessary for artists of this era."
Nook Gallery announced on the 9th that it will hold a group exhibition titled "Tentative Romanticism," featuring artist Seol Won-gi and five of his disciples and fellow artists, from the 17th of this month until March 10th.
This exhibition raises questions about how to view abstraction in the current era, where not only the formal standards but also the perspectives on artworks have changed, through six artists who work with determination while contemplating abstract art. It is the seventh annual exhibition by Nook Gallery featuring a master and his disciples as the first show of the year.
Ahead of the exhibition, the artist focuses on the meaning of "being a source of strength step by step in a reality where the weight of despair is felt." Regarding the exhibition theme, Tentative Romanticism, he explains, "Meaning is like faith, and faith gives hope. Hope is romanticism, and perhaps romanticism is a dream."
Seol Won-gi (72) graduated from Duksung Women's University and taught students as a professor at Korea National University of Arts (KNUA) from 1998 to 2016. He has held over 20 solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions.
The five artists participating in the exhibition are disciples of Seol Won-gi from KNUA. Gu Ji-yoon graduated from KNUA, completed a bachelor's degree at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and earned a master's degree in Studio Art from New York University in 2010. She is currently a professor at KNUA.
Son Hyun-sun graduated from KNUA and completed a master's degree in Plastic Arts and Flat Plastic Arts. She has held four solo exhibitions, including "The Realm of Energy, Oppercent 2022."
Lee Min-jung graduated from Kaywon School of Art & Design, attended ?cole Nationale Sup?rieure d'Art de Cergy-Pontoise in Paris, France, and completed a master's degree in Plastic Arts at KNUA. She has participated in nine solo exhibitions and numerous group exhibitions, including "Remembering, Young Eun Museum of Contemporary Art 2020."
Choi Yoon-hee graduated from Gachon University’s Department of Painting and completed a master's degree in Plastic Arts at KNUA. She has held six solo exhibitions, including "To the Distant Beginning, Project Space Sarubia 2021," and participated in numerous group exhibitions.
Han Sung-woo graduated from Korea University’s Department of Fine Arts and completed a master's degree in Plastic Arts at KNUA. He has held numerous solo exhibitions, including "There, A Lounge 2022," and participated in many group exhibitions, including "Summer Love, SongEun ArtSpace 2022."
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