JUN SEOK KANG
EVER YOURS
PART 1: AUG 7-27, 2022
The new philosophy spread by the generation Z who are leading a modern culture has created a so-called mantra that we should prioritize individual’s happiness and sense of accomplishment. Rather than chasing higher position or higher salary, they come to realize the value of a simple hobby not requiring much time, a brief but genuine break, and travel. Living in contemporary era, Kang also is challenging himself to paint and relax at the same time.
“My work began from my inner desire to be relaxed.
I pursued a little bird staying in a well, a small cottage or palace, which is desolate,a barn, and a church that I think might be unknown except for me.
I used to take comfort from drawing such images.”
In traveling in Jeju Island, he happened to discover a landscape in reality which was perfectly suited to his imaginary ideals. He moved to Jeju, and started his journey to build his own utopia.
He paints a landscape in a distance first, then magnifies the figure in the landscape. Kang often makes combinations of landscapes and figures in horizontal or symmetric composition. Figures that stand facing each other or in pairs allow the audience appreciate the work in a well-balanced mood. And gentle outline which looks like it is spreading due to his technique to add paints multiple times all present the sense of stability and function as an assistant helping relaxation.
PART 1 :
A pure white house placed in the center of the complete horizon symbolizes the safest space which is repeatedly shown in his works. In the center of the canvas, it balances weight giving stability to the audience.
Seas, lakes and green fields, which are also frequently used element in his paintings, are very close to his real life, however, he doesn’t simply reflect them as they are. Interacting with his surroundings, he reconstructs them to create more idealized land of his own. This alternative world then liberates the audience from the burden and frustration in real life.
KANG JUN SEOK
Fly Up, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
73 x 91 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Flying Disc, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
112 x 145 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
High House, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 73 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Just The Two Of Us, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 73 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Jump Up, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 73 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Across, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 73 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Hidden Light, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
130 x 80 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Warm Pool, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
117 x 80 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Swimmer, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
91 x 61 cm
KANG JUN SEOK
Lemon Flavor -1, 2022
Acrylic on canvas
130 x 130 cm
