The Face no.29, acrylic on canvas, 125 x 110cm, 2011



The Face no.34_acrylic on canvas_53.0x 45.5cm _2011

Jazoo Yang is a visual artist from South Korea. Her works take a variety of forms, including painting (excretions), installation (excavation), and performance.

As an elaboration on her own solitude, a product of the constantly shifting physical and cultural landscape of South Korea’s urban space, Jazoo endeavors to explore notions of history and loss in her work. Influenced by the present-day neglect of social legacy and the ‘culturelessness’ of the modern city, Jazoo aims to salvage that which lies on the fringe of our social consciousness.



Platoon Kunsthalle, Seoul 1012

Traditionally, populations settle in certain areas for extended periods of time. By establishing places of habitation, work and leisure, individuals construct a sense of community and belonging. As such, the interminable demolitions, reconstructions, and renovations of the modern erahave led to a loss of familiarity, alienating individuals within the city that is their home. This trend is not unique to Seoul; the uprooting of one’s physical and cultural history is a global phenomenon that is both felt and observed in major cities the world over. - The Ehren

During the last week of August 2012, German painter Hendrik Beikirch, created not only a stunning work but an iconic piece that stretches over 70 meters (230 ft.) high and is yet to be considered as Asia’s tallest mural. Located in South Korea‘s second largest city, Busan, this piece showcases a monochromatic mural of a fisherman, set in contrast with the Haeundae I’Park building at the background, constructed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.

The Haeundae I’Park is a residential building and is also a symbol for the rapid development and accumulated wealth in Korea, a poor country not too long ago. The mural that depicts an image of a fisherman represents a significant portion of Korea‘s population that has not been affected by the economic growth and until now, lives under very different circumstances compared to their affluent neighbors.

Responsible for this project is Public Delivery, an organization who has made waves across Asia and Europe through the promotion of contemporary art.

'floating world' , 'photosynthesis' , 2012 fibers, papers, stainless steel, china ink

The themes of my work are always related to culture and nature.

In my earlier three-dimensional works, I would create images like huge stones floating in space or waterfalls or unknown creatures. However, I now want to experiment with installations that connect more positively with both nature and human society.



'photosynthesis' , 2012 fibers, papers, stainless steel, china ink

The space in my paintings is created with active movement and vibrant waves of particles of pigment. These images represent endless space and time in the cosmos and the ephemeral quality of natural energies. I just want to follow these images in my work.

- Myung Gyun You

Cruel Fairy Tales 3 Stainless steel 320×120×170cm 2011



Cruel Fairy Tales 3 Stainless steel 320×120×170cm 2011, detail



Cruel Fairy Tales 2 Stainless steel 185×150×60cm 2011, detail

Cruel Fairy Tales 3 Stainless steel 160×100×130cm 2009

Cruel Fairy Tales 2 Stainless steel 205×62×62cm 2009

Sculpture So Hyun Woo reimagines some of your favorite childhood characters and fairy tales into stainless steel gun drawn apocalypse ready sculptures. This bizarre series titled Cruel Fairy Tales 3, features popular Disney and childhood characters such as Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh, and Tinker Bell armed to the teeth and guns drawn.

Addict - Meditation 2011 Metal Chain 180 x 190 x 230 cm



Young-Deok Seo received a BFA in environmental sculpture from University of Seoul, South Korea, in 2010. He makes metal sculptures using only bike chain components, comparing the standardization of modern life to the monotonous repetitive movement of the chain in its original function.



Homo Telephonicus 2008 -2 Metal Chain 85 x 85 x 180 cm detail

By repurposing the chain components in his work, he replaces its functionality as a machine part and gives it new vitality and life. ‘I use immobile and cold textured form of a body to express our true nature that turned from the human nature to a property,’ he says.

In 2009, Young-Deok received first place in National Undergraduate and Graduate Students Sculpture Competition. His work has been exhibited in Seoul.

Seo Young Deok