The Wonderlust – Solo Exhibition by Kim Yong-Oh
Visual Arts
Description
Description
Kim Yong-Oh’s round-the-world-in-two-years journey began in 2017, when he left Seoul, Korea, to pursue his childhood dream to see the world. First setting foot in Irkutsk, Russia, Kim took the trans-Siberian train to Moscow, from where he continued his trip in Europe. He later went to Africa by way of the Strait of Gibraltar and trekked extensively in Latin America, before ending his trip in Thailand. The journey has left Kim with a wealth of inspirations, reflections, as well as experiences that inspire his later artworks.
Kim was fascinated by the places, characters, and stories he had encountered. He was also humbled by the injuries, accidents and good-will he had experienced along the way. Through bold colours, lines and exaggerated features, Kim reinterprets these cultures and lifestyles in his artworks, with fine attention to cultural details. Landscapes also have a unique place in Kim’s oeuvre, denoting his emotions at the point of making. This body of works invites the audience to experience the kaleidoscope of Kim’s journey, while reliving their own fond travel moments.
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Indoor
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