Jeon, Kang ok

기울어진 사물/ 가변설치 / 오브제/2011

풍선과 큐브 / 150×62×56cm / 철, 합성수지, 우레탄 도색/ 2011

서 있는 물 / 230×127×83cm / 철, 우레탄 도색/ 2011

무게의 논리 II / 185×144×144cm / 철, 우레탄 도색/ 2009

▲가리센다의탑

▲기울어진 책장

 Destabilization, instability, rupture, collapse

The concept of balancing mass and weight is revealed through the use of gravity in the sculptural pieces. The three-dimensional object remains in a state of equilibrium and stability. (Equilibrate, destabilize, balance, counterbalance, stabilize). Weight is of primary importance for the balancing of the sculptural elements, calling forth not only the balancing of physical mass, but also the notion of psychic harmony. Without weight, there is neither elevation nor equilibrium.
However, creating a situation in which gravitational forces are visibly called into play results in the experimentation of sculptural forms which both embody movement and reveal a potential risk : in an unstable state, they could collapse. Adapting the sculptural forms to gravitational pull leads to the search for a point of non-static convergence. It thus becomes possible to create sculpture that exploits the forces of gravity ≪ hidden ≫ within the materials used. The interplay of sculptural elements sustains the elevation, yet also favors the intervention of dark, fatal forces : the fall. Conversely, how is the sculpture able to use instability ? The physical arrangement of forms is such as to spectacularly heighten the effects of gravitational pull : counterbalancing, destabilization, instability, rupture, collapse. The sculpture is an expression, an event and an accident of gravity. Of course, testing the limits of equilibrium can lead to the destruction, real or symbolic, of the work. The inherent risk no longer involves imaginary weight but real weight. There is a genuine risk of collapse.
The search for another way of seeing and of making sculpture is implied through the challenge to the law of gravity, through the precarious balancing of forms. Adhering to a philosophy of ruin is a way of asking the probing and fundamental questions necessary to exploring the relationship between art and the physical cognition inherent in artistic practice.  (JEON Kang-Ok)

JEON Kang-Ok

Solo Exhibitions

2011: Gravity-Inclined Landscape, Ujung Art Center

2010: Gravity, Unbalnced Standing, Grimson Galleries, Seoul

2008: Gravity, Kwanhoon Gallery, Seoul

2007: Laputa II, Lagalerie, Paris, France

2007: Laputa, Espace Icare, Issy Les Moulineaux, France

2005: Salon MAC 2000, Espace Champerret, Paris, France

2002: Balance Instable/Play Divine, MJC Center of Culture, Sceaux, France

2002: Life is Hanging by a Thread. Lagalerie, Paris, France

2002: Multi media 3 (Gravity/Lightness), Donzé Van Saanen, Lausanne, Suisse

2001: Suspend Time, Le Grand Cordel Gallery, Rennes, France

1997: Gravity/Literality, Art et Essai, Rennes, France

1996: Metallic Serpent, Art et Essai, Rennes, France

Selected Group Exhibitions 2011:

-Gift, Seoul Auction, Seoul

-Open Studio, Jang-Heung Sculpture Atelier, Jang-Heung Korea

-Korea International Art Fair, COEX, Seoul

-Recommend a the Artist, Gallery Forest, Seoul

-Dream of Cracker, Beach of Gog-Ji, Tae-An

-International Sculpture Festa, Seoul Art Center, Seoul

-Korea Galleries Art Fair, Coex, Seoul

Residencies

2012-: Rich Studio (Crown Hai Tai)

2009-2011: Jang-Heung Sculpture Atelier, Jang-Heung Korea

2007: Goyang National Art Studio, 4rd long-term Artist

2006-: Atelier des Arches, Issy Les Moulineaux, France

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