Exposed in light-40
US$ 1,219
Overview
2019
Textile (Cotton, Fabric, Thread), Thread, acrylic and oil on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 53cm (H) x 33cm (W) x 2cm (D) / 20.9" (H) x 13" (W) x 0.8" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
Shipping
This item ships from South Korea
Please note that this item is unframed and will be shipped flat
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About the art
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Artist statement
The inspiration for the work comes from the light of nature, the textures of trees, the grass, etc. These textures are a big part of my work. The motif obtained from natural objects is a substance that accumulates my life and inner emotions, revealing the timeliness.
The material of the work is made by repeatedly attaching various geometric forms to the canvas with silk, creating a space, and making the threads that have been applied with jesso and acrylic paint solid through several coloring and drying processes. At the end of this work process, finally, make a colored surface with oil paint and repeatedly superimpose the surface to create an afterimage of light.
Artist profile
Sohwa Yeongok
Born: 1970
Hometown: Okcheon, Chungcheongbuk-do
Based in: Sejong City
I'm Kim Yeongok (Sohwa Yeongok), who majored in painting and challenged various experiments at Hongik University's Graduate School of Art in Korea. I attach the object silk thread to the canvas to explore the texture and light of the thread. These works lead to an artistic sense of light, life, …
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