Arts Avenue S5Ep28
- 9 years ago
Fine art
Phantom Footsteps
Artist Ham Kyung-ah held her first solo exhibition in 6 years. The exhibition showcases her embroidery series, including gigantic and extravagant chandeliers. For these works, Ham sent the pictorial images to North Korea; then North Korean embroiderers stitched them based on her sketches. By doing that, the artist embarked on a complex process of fabrication that involved collaborating with artisans in North Korea.
Ham's artistry investigates various political, historical and social issues that contemporary Korean society faces. Chandeliers, for instance, signify a certain social space during the highly imperialistic era in world history. Using this symbolic icon, Ham somewhat criticizes power and control in modern society. She believes that artists should interpret and keep a record of their era in their own ways beyond the borders of time, ideology and physical distance. Her attempts to shed new light on the truth touch the audience indirectly at times and bluntly at others.
[Fine art] Invisible yet existing, exiting yet invisible
Kukje Gallery http://www.kukje.org/
Performance
Opera "King Jumong"
"King Jumong" was the last opera performed at the 2015 Korea Opera Festival. This original opera depicts the life of Jumong, the founding king of Goguryeo, who was born from an egg. Baritone Woo Ju-ho, renowned for his impressive acting and expressions, took on the role of Jumong, while soprano Park Hyun-ju, loved for her explosive vocals and rich expressions, portrayed the role of Yerang, the wife of Jumong.
The opera covers a historical issue - the foundation of Goguryeo ? but it is full of exciting elements, including traditional garments, dance, gripping fight scenes and group choreography. In addition, the video techniques used in the opera further heightens the excitement of the piece. Learn more about Korean history and hero Jumong through opera "King Jumong."
[performance] King Jumong, the founder of Goguryeo
Seoul Arts Center
Phantom Footsteps
Artist Ham Kyung-ah held her first solo exhibition in 6 years. The exhibition showcases her embroidery series, including gigantic and extravagant chandeliers. For these works, Ham sent the pictorial images to North Korea; then North Korean embroiderers stitched them based on her sketches. By doing that, the artist embarked on a complex process of fabrication that involved collaborating with artisans in North Korea.
Ham's artistry investigates various political, historical and social issues that contemporary Korean society faces. Chandeliers, for instance, signify a certain social space during the highly imperialistic era in world history. Using this symbolic icon, Ham somewhat criticizes power and control in modern society. She believes that artists should interpret and keep a record of their era in their own ways beyond the borders of time, ideology and physical distance. Her attempts to shed new light on the truth touch the audience indirectly at times and bluntly at others.
[Fine art] Invisible yet existing, exiting yet invisible
Kukje Gallery http://www.kukje.org/
Performance
Opera "King Jumong"
"King Jumong" was the last opera performed at the 2015 Korea Opera Festival. This original opera depicts the life of Jumong, the founding king of Goguryeo, who was born from an egg. Baritone Woo Ju-ho, renowned for his impressive acting and expressions, took on the role of Jumong, while soprano Park Hyun-ju, loved for her explosive vocals and rich expressions, portrayed the role of Yerang, the wife of Jumong.
The opera covers a historical issue - the foundation of Goguryeo ? but it is full of exciting elements, including traditional garments, dance, gripping fight scenes and group choreography. In addition, the video techniques used in the opera further heightens the excitement of the piece. Learn more about Korean history and hero Jumong through opera "King Jumong."
[performance] King Jumong, the founder of Goguryeo
Seoul Arts Center