"Drawing for Glowing Hour" by Keem Jiyoung envelops viewers in a radiant blend of orange and yellow hues, creating a gradient effect that exudes warmth and vitality. The abstract composition lacks defined shapes, focusing instead on fluid transitions of color that suggest illumination and energy. The painterly technique emphasizes color field aesthetics, reminiscent of Rothko's emotive style. This work, informed by the socio-political context following the Sewol ferry tragedy, reflects the artist's exploration of connectivity between individuals and society amidst contemporary disasters. ...
Keem Jiyoung pays attention to the structural problems behind seemingly accidental disasters, and the
relationships between individuals and society that protrude therefrom. Since the Sewol ferry tragedy in 2014, Keem has
been delving into the socio-political defects of the current world that contemporary disasters bring to light. As an attempt
to perceive the contemporary era in a historical sense, Keem’s work focuses on social incidents and evokes a sense of
connection between individuals and society.
Keem Jiyoung is an artist based in Seoul whose practice spans a diverse media including installation, painting, text, video
and sound. She has held solo exhibitions at PHILIPPZOLLINGER, P21, WESS, Sansumunhwa, and O'NewWall E’Juheon. She
has also participated in numerous group exhibitions at institutions such as Songeun, DOOSAN Gallery, Gyeonggi Museum
of Modern Art, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Gwacheon. Her works are included
in the collections of the Burger COLLECTION, PODO Museum, Songeun, Park Seo-Bo Foundation, Gyeonggi Museum of
Modern Art, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. ...
Established in September 2017 in the heart of Itaewon, Seoul, P21 has been dedicated to presenting contemporary art of the 21st century. Unbound by medium or generation, the gallery has introduced a carefully curated selection of emerging and established artists from both Korea and abroad. Its program has centered on key themes such as the subversion of order, materiality, and artistic agency. With a growing focus on international engagement, P21 has actively explored the Korean diaspora while introducing leading global artists to the Korean audience through diverse and in-depth exhibitions and seeks to broaden the global reach of Korean artist. ...
