“My Work Is Only with Hwangto…” Kim Seongdong Solo Exhibition ‘Memories of Prehistory’

Ulsan Ulju-gun Ulju Seonbawi Library, Kim Seongdong Solo Exhibition Until August 10

A work by artist Kim Seong-dong using loess as a material. Kim's solo exhibition is being held at Ulju Seonbawi Library until August 10.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] An exhibition of works by Kim Seong-dong, the ‘Hwangto Hagojabi’ artist who always uses yellow earth materials on his canvases, will be held at Ulsan Ulju Seonbawi Library.

Ulsan Ulju Seonbawi Library will hold the ‘12th Kim Seong-dong Solo Exhibition’ in the library exhibition hall from the 26th to August 10th.

Kim’s works carry the meaning of reflecting on the present era through primordial forms. Using yellow earth, he captures on canvas the faded and worn shapes that represent human life and the layers of accumulated time.

This exhibition presents the challenging theme of ‘Memories of Prehistory’ through unique techniques in both figurative and abstract works that feel comfortable and familiar.

Kim Seong-dong’s main material is always yellow earth. To the artist, yellow earth is the land and mother to humanity. He weaves stories about prehistoric human life with his unique sensibility and expresses them on canvas.

Kim said, “Using a scratching technique called ‘Scratching story,’ I simplified and symbolized the forms. Through my works, I wanted to give viewers a moment to reflect.”

Kim Seong-dong is an active Ulsan artist with numerous awards in competitions such as the Korea Art Exhibition’s Special Selection and Honorable Mentions in figurative exhibitions. He actively participates in solo and group exhibitions. Currently, he is involved with the Korea Fine Arts Association, Ulsan Fine Arts Association, Ulsan Sketching Society, Ulsan Professional Artists Association, and Korea New Expression Artists Association.

A representative of Ulsan Ulju Seonbawi Library said, “We hope visitors will find the beauty of the East, which cannot be felt in Western aesthetics, in this exhibition.”

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