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Byoungho Kim

BYOUNGHO KIM

Enchantment | 현혹 | 眩惑 Arario Gallery 25 August–21 October 2018 Shanghai
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Kim Byoungho (b. 1974, Korea) is an artist creating new sculptural vocabulary in contemporary art. The sculpture of Kim doesn’t represent any human body nor show any experimental exploration of the material or form of the origin. The artist regards his artworks as mechanical products, therefore he only executes the production of elaborated design drawings, and supervises all manufacturing processes in the factory with the cooperation of engineers.

Kim Byoungho’s art works are not welded together, but assembled by the mass-produced metal components according to blueprints. The artist constructs them with geometric modules in an ascent order, and these identical elements with well-finished surfaces assemble into a monumental majesty, while an abundant of reflections shine on one another, impressing the passers-by with a feeling of enchantment. The artworks are almost like the result of enlarging the environment with that people in today’s society face, which is full of various visual temptations, to the extreme. Kim believes that being enchanted is a significant pre-stage before cultivating a skeptical attitude towards the self- existence controlled by social norms and regulations.

Therefore, Kim Byoungho formulated the title Enchantment for this solo exhibition in Arario Gallery Shanghai, the etymology of which comes from the ancient mantra ‘chanting as if spellbound’. Through the two large-scale installation works on display, the artist hopes to discuss the blind faith in vision and the hidden doubts behind.

Kim Byoungho’s works have been permanently collected by international institutions including New World Group Hong Kong, Kulturamt der Stadt Frankfurt am Main, SK View Park Project of Seoul, Jeju Museum of Art, Museum of Art Seoul National University, Seoul, Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, and Amore Pacific Museum of Art, Yongin.

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Byoungho Kim inserts circuitry into metallic sculptures, presenting unique oeuvre of sound sculptures that create electronic sound. His works are described by tubes that stretch out from a certain focal point, with a steady electronic sound. The forms in which long narrow tubes stretch out in one or in many directions from a bulky center point juxtaposes with the swift sense of movement and the metallic coldness of his works. The metallic works are processed precisely according to the regulations of the parts and blue print the artist has designed, following the production method of mass production system, and reflecting the social structure of conventions, customs and standards. Here, the artist inputs calm electronic sound, and the sound flows in a slow simple manner that doesn’t interfere with the sculptural element of the work freely traverses between material and non-material, and visual and aural, allowing the viewer to experience a force that overpowers the space.

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About the Gallery
ARARIO GALLERY opened its first Chinese branch in 2005 in the Jiu Chang Art District, Beijing. The Beijing space, which operated successfully for over seven years, closed its doors in 2012. In 2014, ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI opened in Xujiahui, Shanghai, operating until June 2017. It then relocated to West Bund, Shanghai, from July 2017 to August 2020, and once again within the West Bund from October 2022 to April 2024. The gallery has played a significant role in introducing the works of not only Korean artists but also a diverse range of Asian artists from Japan, India, China, the Philippines, and Indonesia to the Chinese art scene. Building on decades of experience and expertise, ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI reopens its new space in Jing’an District, Shanghai, in March 2025. As the oldest Korean gallery in China, ARARIO GALLERY SHANGHAI is firmly established and continues to provide a sustainable foundation for Asian artists through the continuous discovery of emerging talents and the creation of advanced exhibition opportunities.
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Arario Gallery contemporary art gallery in Shanghai China
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