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Abyss at Noon : Beatrice of Silence
ArtCube 2R2 broadens the boundaries of artistic form and expression in Hwang In-ran’s solo exhibition, "The Abyss of Noon." Through this exhibition, the artist explores a new style, previously unattempted, presenting visually striking depictions of solitude and silence. Hwang In-ran is an artist who has continuously developed her unique aesthetic by creating meditative imagery (Shim Sang-yong), frozen scenes of silence and loneliness (Jung Hyung-tak), and paintings grounded in the principles of life (Park Young-taek). Her meticulous style is characterized by repetitive and layered pencil lines, as well as intricately painted flowers, birds, and girls rendered in acrylic, all serving to evoke solitude, silence, and the soul. This pure landscape feels even more like a labyrinth, as it conceals allegories of awareness, recognition of others, concern, empathy, and sympathetic insight. Her work observes reality without being bound by it, ascending outwardly while descending inwardly. It becomes a vivid space where the artist’s life is both lived and expressed. In this inner sanctuary, a beautiful girl acts as the viewer’s guide, much like Virgil and Beatrice guide Dante. Yet, this place she leads us to may not be some distant ideal, but rather a pathway within reality—one that brings us closer to the indestructible inner self we have been seeking. Perhaps the girl is Beatrice, guiding us along this path…
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The Circle of Life
저희 아트토큰의 새로운 갤러리, 아트큐브 2R2의 개관전으로 마련된 이성근 작가의 '생명의 순환전'을 여러분에게 선보입니다. 이번 전시는 이성근 작가의 70년에 걸친 예술 여정의 정점을 선보이는 자리로, 그의 평생의 작품세계를 알리고자 기획되었습니다. 아트큐브 2R2의 개관전을 준비하면서, 작가의 작품이 전하는 생명의 연계성과 자연의 순환이 우연적이면서도 필연적인 형태로 구현되는 것을 느낄 수 있었습니다. 작품 속에서 발견되는 생명 현상의 관계는 서로 모순되고 충돌하면서도, 결국 조화와 균형을 이루고 있습니다. 이러한 요소들이 중첩되고 교차하면서 다시금 세상으로 퍼져 나가는 여정을 그리며, 현재 우리가 처한 상황을 반영하는 듯합니다. 이성근 작가는 유럽과 한국을 오가며 평생 동안 작품 활동을 이어왔으며, 그 시간들이 이번 전시를 통해 하나로 어우러져 2024년 여름과 가을이 교차되는 시점에 그의 작품 서사가 펼쳐지게 되었습니다. 과거의 역사와 첨단 기술이 어우러진 공간, 아트큐브 2R2에서 이 전시를 개최하게 되어 매우 기쁘게 생각합니다. 이 전시가 출발점이 되어, 이성근 작가의 작품이 해외 미술관 및 공공장소에 설치되는 계획이 실현되고, 인종, 배경, 문화가 다른 사람들이 작가의 의도로 만들어진 생명의 선을 엮어가며 서로 연결되는 동서양의 문화적 화합이 이루어지기를 바랍니다. We are delighted to present 'The Circle of Life' by Sungkuen Lee, the first opening exhibition of Art Token's new gallery, Artcube 2R2. This exhibition marks the culmination of his 70-year artistic journey, highlighting his life's work to the world. While preparing for the exhibition, we could sense the accidental yet inevitable forms through which the connections of life and the cycles of nature are embodied in the artist's works. The relationships found in these life phenomena are contradictory and conflicting, yet ultimately achieve harmony and balance. These elements overlap and intersect, spreading out into the world once again, reflecting our current situation. Sungkuen Lee has dedicated his artistic efforts to both Europe and Korea throughout his life. This exhibition brings together the rich tapestry of his experiences, presenting a narrative that unfolds during the transition from summer to autumn in 2024. We are thrilled to feature his exhibition at Artcube 2R2, a space that combines historical and contemporary elements. We hope this exhibition serves as a starting point, leading to the completion of the plan to install Sungkuen Lee's works in overseas art museums and public spaces, realizing the dream of cultural harmony between East and West, connecting people of different races, backgrounds, and cultures through the lines of life intertwined by the artist's intention.
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CZ Summer
ART CUBE 2R2, a new art gallery located in Seonjeongneung, Seoul, is hosting an event called <BECAUSE SUMMER> ahead of its grand opening. This event is scheduled to run for 22 days, from July 24 to August 14, 2024. Participating creators are invited to bring at least one of their works and personally hang it on the wall, collaboratively curating the space. This is an opportunity for artists to showcase their beloved creations, so we encourage your interest and participation!
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Aug 29 - Oct 16, 2024 F1, 563 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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