MYONGHI KANG

Now in its second chapter, we are opening at The SHOWCASE, operated by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council in Wong Chuk Hang. The move allows Myonghi Kang’s artworks to unfold on a grander scale, enveloping viewers and encouraging them to delve deeper into the artist’s creative process and vision.

Taking inspiration from The Claude Monet room of the Chichu Art Museum and the Musée de l’Orangerie, the idea evokes an illusion of a boundless universe. In the first chapter, we emphasised the historical significance of Myonghi’s work in dialogue with J.M.W. Turner, Gustave Courbet, and Paul Cézanne. For this second chapter, we intend to highlight Myonghi as an artist without borders, showcasing her paintings created in diverse locations such as Antarctica, Mongolia, and France. This emphasises her geographical footprint spanning across the globe.

Taking inspiration from The Claude Monet room of the Chichu Art Museum and the Musée de l’Orangerie, this macroscopic viewpoint of Myonghi’s garden results in a sense of complete immersion in the view, wherein the immaterial, perceptual realm of the mind meets the material, physical realm of painting, and architecture as bolstered by the space.

Myonghi Kang’s artistic exploration goes beyond mere representation. She skilfully employs a harmonious interplay of oil and pastels, along with delicate watercolour strokes, creating a gateway to a realm where truth and beauty converge. Through her art, our senses are reawakened to the wonders that surround us, igniting our imagination and beckoning us to embrace a more profound connection with our environment. By bringing Myonghi Kang’s exhibition to this new space, the aim is to provide an enhanced artistic experience and reach a broader audience, furthering the dialogue between the artist, her works, and the viewers.

The second chapter of Myonghi Kang’s exhibition at The SHOWCASE will be open to the public from May 11, 2024 to May 29, 2024. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with the artist’s captivating artworks, delve into the intricate details of her brush strokes, and immerse themselves in the contemplative atmosphere she creates.

‘Man belongs to nature from the very beginning. I believe that man, nature, and the cosmos contribute as a single unit, even though technological advancements have diminished our awareness of nature.’

• Myonghi Kang