THE ICONS
2024
Jun 22th - Jul 20th, 2024
We, Woonjoong Gallery are holding the 2024' collection show, <The Icons>. This Show introduces the works of artists representing Korean contemporary art.
In this exhibition, you can see the precious works of seven artists (Ahn Chang-hong, Chung Sang-gon, Kim Young-won, Lee Kun-yong, Moon Beom, Park Ki-won, and Shim Moon-seup ) who are actively working in various fields.
It will be an exhibition that adds freshness and depth by combining new and existing works to be unveiled for the first time in 2024.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Amaranth, 2023, Oil on Canvas, 92 × 92cm, partial image
Ahn Chang Hong (1953~)
Busan Dong-a High School graduated
2013 25th Lee Jung-Seop art prize, Chosunilbo (best of honorable award)
2009 10th Lee In-sung art prize, Daegu(best of honorable award)
2006 1st Buil Art Grand prize, Busanilbo, Busan
2000 10th Bongsaeng cultural award, Bongsaeng cultural found, Busan
1989 Awarded Special Prize of Judge in the Cagne International Fine Art Competition (France)
include
2023 「Not a Flower, But a Flower」, Art Basel , Hong Kong.
Over 50times Solo Show
장마가 지나간 자리_대지산, 2023, Oil on canvas,91 x 73 cm,partial image
Chung Sang Gon (1963~)
B.F.A Seoul University, Korea
M.A Seoul University, Korea
2018 Novosibirsk International Triennial, Grand Prix
2007 Internationale Grafik Triennale , Prize by Mayor
14th Tallinn Print Triennial(Estonia) 3Equal Prize
2004 13th Tallinn Print Triennial(Estonia) 3Equal Prize
2000 Cracow Ibternational Prints Trianal, (Poland) Regular Prize
1999 Ljubljana International Biennial of Graphic Art(Slovenial) Grand Prize
1998 11th Talinn Print Triannial,(Estonia), Grand Prize
1996 Seoul Internationl Print Biennial, Purchase prize
1992 Dong-A Fine Arts Festival, First Prize
1990 Korean Contemporary Prints public Subscription, First Prize
The 9th Korean Grand Arts Exhibition, Second Prize.
Space International Miniature Prints Biennial, Grand Prize
include
2024 「Minuscape」, Q Art Space, Paju, Kyunggi
46times Solo Show
Shadow of Shadow(Flower Blossom) 09, 2009, ,Painting on Bronze, 35 × 45 × 94h cm, partial image
Kim Young Won (1947~)
B.F.A Hong-ik University, Korea
M.F.A Hong-ik University, Korea
2023, Kim Bok-Jin Art Award
2002, Kim Sejoong Sculpture Award
1989 ~ 1990 Winner of Sun Art Award
1982, Silver prize, Art Association Exhibition
1981, Special prize, National Art Exhibition
1980, Best Frontier Award, ‘The 7th Korea Times Art Award’
1980, Dong-A Art Award, ‘The 2nd Dong-A Times Art Award’
1978, 1979, Special prize, ‘ The 1, 2nd Jung-ang art Exhibition’
1975, The Minister of Information and Broadcasting Award, Mok-woo Association Exhibition
1974, Director’s Award, Mok-woo Association Exhibition
nclude
2023 「Beyond being a real sculptyre, into Meditation」, CMOA , Chungju , Korea.
Over 50times Solo Show
Same Area, 2019, Postcard on Canvas, 72.7 × 90.9 cm
Lee Kunyong (1942~)
MA, Art Education, Keimyung University
BFA, Hongik University, Department of Painting
2013 Grand Prize ofKorean Culture Award
2007 8th Lee In-seong Art Award
1979 LIS79 Lisbon International Exhibition Grand Prize
include
2014, Lee Kun-Yong in Snail's Gallop, MMCA, Gacheon
Over 50times Solo Show
Secret garden #301_peach red, deep gray, 2011, Oilstick, Acrylics on Wood board, 48 x 61 x 6.5(D)cm
Moon Beom(1955~)
B.F.A Seoul University, Korea
M.F.A Seoul University, Korea
USIA, Mid-America Art Alliance IVP Fellowship, WashingtonDC, U&S&A
The 1st Freeman Foundation Fellowship, Vermont, U&S&A
1991 MAAC, Special Prize
include
2010 Kim Foster gallery, New York
About 30times Solo Show
include
2011 Out of Blue, Strohl Art Center, New York
Over 50times Group Show
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Width45, 2022, oil on canvas,162x130cm, partial image
Park Kiwon (1964~)
B.F.A Western Painting, Department of Art Education, Chungbuk National University, Korea
2022 Kimsechoong Sculpture Award,
Kimsechoong Museum, Seoul, Korea
2010 Artist of the year
2010, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon, Korea
1990 Grand Prize, The 13th Joongang Fine arts Prize, Joongang Dally Newspaper & Ho-am Gallery, Seoul, Korea
include
2017 「Shim Moon Seop」, MMCA, Gwacheon (Solo)
Over 30times Solo Show
include
2005 The 51st Venice Biennale, The Korean Pavilion, Venezia, over 40times Group Show
The Presentation, 2023, Acrylic on canvas, 162 x 130 cm, partial image
Shim Moon Seup (1943~)
MFA Hong-ik University
BFA Seoul National University
2009, The 8th Moon Shin Art Award
2007, Chevalier dans l'ordre des Arts et Lettres
2002, France-Korea Cultural Prize
1987, The 1st Se Choong Sculpture Award
1981, The 2nd Hennry Moore Grand Prize, The Excellence Awards
1971, The National Art Exhibition of the Republic of Korea, The Prime Minister Award
1970 The 1st Korean Art Grand-prix Exhibition, Superiority Prize
1970,1969 The National Art Exhibition of the Republic of Korea, The Minister of Culture Award
Include
2017 「Shim Moon Seop」, MMCA, Gwacheon (Solo)
Over 50times Solo Show