Photographer Joro-ok's 'Pop Art Exhibition' on Display in Mokpo

The Meeting of Photography and Graphics, Philosophy-Infused Pop Art

Exhibition at Ogori Culture Center Until the 31st

Joro-ok Solo Exhibition Representative Work '2015 Work on the Snowfield' / ⓒ Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seunghyun Jeong] The 'Joro-ok Pop Art' exhibition, which expresses the philosophy of photography through a new interpretation of objects, is being held in Mokpo.

Under the theme of 'Meeting pop photography,' this exhibition is the 7th solo exhibition of artist Joro-ok and is on display at the Ogori Culture Center in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do until the 31st.

One of Joro-ok's representative works, '2014 Snowfield Work,' expresses humanism of animals and humans living in the snowfield based on the pop art technique divided into four parts.

In particular, pop art, as a new painting technique beyond realistic photographic methods, was enough to captivate the viewers' attention.

Pop art, somewhat unfamiliar to the public, can be characterized by dynamism, streamlined forms, and mobility, and mainly uses mechanical techniques such as silkscreen or printmaking. Representative artists include Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.

Artist Joro-ok said, "Inspired by Andy Warhol's works that create new images through silkscreen, I have held several photo exhibitions turning the most popular still life and landscape photographs into pop art," adding, "I believe the trend of contemporary art is to realize diversity through convergence and fusion."

Joro-ok has walked the path of a photographer for 19 years, holding seven solo exhibitions, and is a mid-career artist with outstanding skills, having won numerous awards including nine special selections and honorable mentions at the Korea Photography Grand Exhibition.

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