JANG Jongwan (b. 1980), in his own cynical yet heart-warming visual language, recreates and pokes at such characteristics of our contemporary society. The artist utilizes rather kitschy, thrown-away, or forgotten animal leathers as his canvas portraying familiar but easily disregarded visual images eliminating any potential of lavishness. These leathers, then, become a wholly new entity as a work of art, fully embodying the artist's nuanced humorous message. Furthermore, JANG is creating his own fable by personifying curious or eerie animals and their animal farm. This fable shares a story of humans' zealous belief on salvation, absolute and almost fanatical sets of conviction, and the final disillusionment re-confronted with one's uncertainties and doubts.
At Arario Gallery, an exhibition confronts what it means to reach the culturally symbolic age of 40.
Coinciding with Kiaf Seoul, galleries and institutions across the city present the best of contemporary art in Korea and beyond.
