Oriental Painter Lee Sojeong x Western Painter Lee Jae... "Shapes of Abstraction" Exhibition

A Two-Person Exhibition by Lee Sojeong and Lee Jae
Reflecting on "How Should We View Abstract Painting?" Through Distinct Approaches
Exploring Materiality, Chance, and the Artistic Process in Abstraction

Kyobo Art Space, the exhibition venue operated by Kyobo Book Centre, announced on August 12 that it will host the "Shapes of Abstraction" exhibition.

Kyobo Art Space 'Shapes of Abstraction' Exhibition Poster. Kyobo Art Space

This exhibition is a two-person show featuring the oriental painter Lee Sojeong and the western painter Lee Jae. It is designed as an opportunity to reflect on the question of "How should we view abstract painting?" through the works of these two artists, who have each pursued abstraction in their own distinct ways.

Artist Lee Sojeong presents abstract works that explore the material properties of her chosen media. Over the years, she has suppressed the element of chance, grappling with questions such as, "Can I truly say that images drawn automatically by my own hand are really mine?" However, after experiencing childbirth and parenting, she began to seek new, unplanned, and accidental possibilities. This exhibition introduces abstract works that reflect these changes.

Artist Lee Jae has been presenting abstract works that condense or refine figures or narratives passing through memories and imaginations based on "experience." In this exhibition as well, he unveils abstract pieces created at various times, guided by free brushwork and the principle of chance.

A representative from Kyobo Art Space stated, "If you follow the question of 'How should we view abstract painting?' through the works of these two artists, you may come to understand the distinction between 'what the eyes do' and 'what the mind does.' If the ambiguity of abstraction feels challenging, focus on the 'process' rather than the finished result. In doing so, you may find yourself one step closer to abstraction from the perspective of the artist at work."

The exhibition is open to the public free of charge at Kyobo Art Space, located within the Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun branch, until September 14.

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