Kyobo Bookstore Supports Young Artists in Their 20s and 30s: 'Too Small Heart' Exhibition

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] Kyobo Bookstore is hosting the exhibition "Too Small a Heart," supporting artists in their 20s and 30s, at its Gwanghwamun branch until February 15.

This exhibition, held by transforming Kyobo Bookstore's representative reading space, the "Kauri Table," into an exhibition space, is part of Kyobo Bookstore's "2021 Young Artists Support Project." It was planned to provide an opportunity to give "hope" to young artists during a time when the economic situation is unstable and conditions for presenting artworks are difficult due to the spread of COVID-19.

The "Too Small a Heart" exhibition features 19 notable painters (Kang Dong-ho, Ko Kyung-ho, Kim Min-su, Kim Min-hee, Kim Eun-joo, Kim Ji-yong, Kim Heo-aeng, Park Shin-young, Song Seung-eun, Lee Seo-yoon, Lee Eun, Lee Jae-yoon, Lee Jun-ok, Jung Yi-ji, Jung Joo-won, Jung Ha-seul-lin, Ham Sung-joo, Hwang Kyu-min, Hwang Ye-rang), showcasing a total of 99 works, including previously unreleased new pieces by each artist.

The exhibition title "Too Small a Heart" is taken directly from a poem by Jean Rousselot. Choi Hee-jin, director of Kyobo Art Space and planner of this exhibition, explained, "The parts of the poem expressing 'small wind, small bread, small rain,' which are currently small but wish to grow bigger and warm the world, reminded me of the young artists who, though currently perceived as small presences, will lead our art world in the future."

The 19 artists also present short writings about "living as a young artist" alongside their works.

The "2021 Young Artists Support Project" follows the exhibition "Small Publisher Coexistence Project - 100 Tables, 100 Stories," held at the Kauri Table in June 2020. Kyobo Bookstore plans to continue showcasing exhibitions by various lesser-known cultural entities at the Kauri Table.

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