Van Gogh Reborn!

Chapter 82

Chapter 82

[Genius painter Ko Hun enters New York]

Ko Hun, who announced his belated participation on May 1, is scheduled to depart for New York on April 21.

Regarding his work Ko Hun said,

"I have a satisfactory result. Please look forward to it."

Dispelling concerns that there is not enough time to prepare for the work after the first individual exhibition.

The Whitney Biennale, where Ko Hun participates, is an art exhibition held by the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City and is known as one of the world's top three biennials.

The Venice Biennale and the Sao Paulo Biennale are now the world's largest exhibitions only in name.

The Artists who have been invited from Korea and received great attention for the previous editions of the Whitney Biennale were Kim Hyunki, Cheon Kyung, Baek Dong, Ko Sooyeol, Seo Sangwook, and Jang Mirae.

Big names stand out this year as well.

Ferdinand Gonzalez (39), a Cuban-American who created a link between conceptual art and the public.

There is Henry Marceau(32), a Frenchman who is gaining huge popularity by combining realism and individualistic aesthetics.

Olivia Gray, the chief curator of the Whitney Biennale, invited 300 artists who made impressive works regardless of whether they were established or new, and 254 artists responded.

[List of participants]

Like this, a young Korean Artist is joining the leading writers who are excited just by their name.

Ko Hun, who appeared like a comet last year, used oriental composition and de-impressionistic expression techniques.

He talked about how he prepared for this Whitney Biennale.

Q. Hows your life after the individual exhibition Hun?

A. I'm working on my work while attending school. It's hard to study at school, but I'm enjoying learning.

Q. The schedule is tight. How is the finished work?

A. I'm satisfied. I'm sure it'll be fun. Please look forward to it.

Q. Did you have any difficulties?

A. It was hard. I had the idea before, but I couldn't find a way to express it. It took about three weeks, and I barely slept for two weeks.

Q. It seems that the genius painter Ko Hun also has difficulties.

A. I don't think Im a genius. If I really was one, I would have finished the work without breaking a sweat.

Q. Was it the same when you prepared for the Sweet Happiness Exhibition?

A. Yes, I drew about 60 paintings. There were times when I drew two works a day, but I could only display 19 of them.

Q. Didn't you like it?

A. You can't always draw good pictures. When I think about making a work, I get scared of the canvas.

Q. You get scared of the canvas?

A. It's always scary. But I don't hesitate. I have to fight back even if its scary. And there's no answer other than drawing.

Q. I thought you enjoyed drawing.

A. Its tiring. It's painful, but I think I really like it because there's something I want to draw?

Q. Who do you look forward to the most at the Whitney Biennale?

A. Ferdinando Gonzalez. I don't know much about conceptual art, so I'm looking forward to what kind of art he'll exhibit.

The boy said painting was hard and painful while smiling.

The boy was coloring with cartoon characters while waiting for the appointment, even though he looked tired.

[Attached photo]

During the interview with Ko Hun, I found out that what we love doesnt always be pleasant and enjoyable.

As he said, he really likes to paint even though he feels tired and scared.

I wish him good luck on the world stage after successfully finishing his first individual competition.

-Kim Jiwoo (Yehwa)

The Whitney Museum, which is interested in the Korean art market, started with artist Kim Hyunki, and invited leading artists such as Chun Kyung, Ko Sooyeol, Sangwook, and Jang Mirae.

There has been a gap for quite a while since Jang Mirae.

It was good news for Korean art lovers as the Whitney Museum actively expressed its intention to invite Ko Hun.

Is he coloring sponge bob??

How much would he have got if he drew something else while doing that?

Its said that he's doing it to heal.

So cute. ????

It's obvious, but hes also good at coloring. It also looks like a work of art.

Even if you go into NewTube, there are a lot of people who are better than that. ????

Let's see the colors. He only uses three colors, and it's not easy to paint in such a clear and harmonious way.

It looks good because he's unique.

Its healing for adults too, so I bought one like that.

For adults?

Isn't it weird if you buy a color book for a 10year-old as an adult? Are you able to live your daily life??

What are you thinking? It's not like that. ???

Why isn't Henry Marceau the most anticipated Artist?

Henry Marceau is again squeamish.

Really crazy Red

He put a raincoat on Marceau's jewel. ????

The staff from the Whitney Museum welcomed us.

He was a man with a bright complexion.

"Welcome. Mr. Ko Hun, Im John Carter from the Whitney Museum's public relations team."

"Nice to meet you. Thank you for inviting me."

I shook hands with John Carter.

" Hello Sir Ko Sooyeol, its a pleasure meeting you."

Nice to meet you.

John Carter bowed while greeting grandpa.

It seems grandpa is respected in the U.S. as well.

He shook hands with Uncle Bang happily.

It seems like they have been conversing through mail and phone conversations.

When I went outside under John Carters guidance, there was an abnormally long car waiting for us.

I was surprised looking at the interior which looked as if a small room had been moved into the car.

"Then, shall we go to the accommodation."

"I want to stop by the museum right away. I have to hand over the painting."

From Seoul to Incheon International Airport and back to here, I had spent enough of the whole day.

I can't wait any longer.

John Carter raised his eyebrows and asked Uncle Bang and grandpa for consent.

"Is Sihyeon fine with it?"

"Yes."

Grandpa worried that Sihyeon would be tired, so he asked, and Sihyeon nodded his head.

Please go right away.

Uncle Bang told John Carter of our intentions:.

"It will take about 30 minutes. Let's go."

The driver moved the car.

It's as quiet as grandpa's car.

I drank the drink John Carter recommended and listened to his story.

"People have been gathering since day one. Thank you for providing a great piece of art."

"Thank you for having me."

I haven't even hung [Mask] yet, but it's too much praise, so I changed the subject of the conversation.

"I heard that the museum only deals with contemporary American art."

"That's right. we respected the founder's will, but we had doubts about dealing only with artists in the United States."

John Carter explained that when the Whitney Museum of Art opened, a unique American culture was prevalent, and that was the reason the founder Van Whitney made such a will.

"As time went by, the boundaries between countries were broken. Collaboration with Artist Baek Dong in 1993 was part of that. The Whitney Museum now respects all contemporary artists."

Even with the direction of the founder.

The flexible acceptance of the times seems to be in line with the spirit of the Whitney Biennale, which deals with various artworks.

"Wow."

Sihyeon looked out the window and admired the view.

As I turned my head, I saw a huge building in a form that I had never thought of before.

Chelsea, Manhattan, NYC

The wall faces at various angles, so the light shines differently, and each wall feels a different color accordingly.

Thanks to the rows of trapezoidal windows, I feel three-dimensional even though I am looking at the real thing.

"It's the Whitney Museum of Art."

Even after getting out of the car, I looked at the building with Sihyeon.

"Amazing."

"Yeah. So cool."

The WH Art Museum is great, but the Whitney Museum was really jaw-dropping.

My heart beats at the thought of my work hanging in a place like this.

"Ko Sooyeol? It's Ko Sooyeol."

"It's Ko Hun."

Suddenly, when I was in front of the Whitney Museum, the surroundings became chaotic.

I think they recognized grandpa and me, so suddenly they pushed the microphone and camera while pouring out questions.

"Please say something about the work!"

What kind of conversation did you have with Henry Marceau?"

"Do you have any plans for the exhibition? "

I let my guard down thanks to the immigration inspector.

It's not easy here either.

(To be Continued)

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