This abstract sculpture features a twisted, contorted form in shades of gray, green, and pink. The composition is dynamic, with the figure appearing to be in motion, conveying a sense of tension and vulnerability. The artist has employed a mix of materials, including clay and other textured elements, to create a distinctive, expressionistic aesthetic. The work may be interpreted as a reflection on the human condition, exploring themes of fragility, struggle, and resilience. ...
Myung-Joo Kim explores the 'embodiment' of her reflections and emotions accumulated over time
and space. Her works question the existential essence of humanity and effectively convey a spectrum of
ambiguous emotions, from joy to confusion. Through clay, she expresses the mysterious and ineffable energy
of life, employing aleatoric methods that allow the artworks themselves to follow random forms. In this
transformative process, her sculptures become independent entities, at times coalescing to collectively create
a cohesive scene.
She studied ceramics at Hongik University and earned a master's degree from ENSAV La Cambre in Brussels,
Belgium. She currently active between Korea and Europe. After her first residency in Shigaraki, Japan she was
selected for residencies in Vallauris, France, and the École d'art du Beauvaisis. She has held solo exhibitions at
KunstForum Solothurn, Switzerland (2022, 2024), and Vazieux Art Gallery in Paris (2022), and has participated
in group exhibitions at the Ariana Museum (2022) and Busan Museum of Contemporary Art (2022). Additionally,
she was invited to the Vallauris International Ceramic Biennale (2016) and the Châteauroux International
Sculpture Biennale (2015). Her works are held in major collections; National Museum of Modern and
Contemporary Art Bank in Korea, the Ariana Museum in Geneva, and the Guozhong Ceramic Art Museum in
Beijing, Creation Center (2019). She has also participated in group exhibitions at Koenig Seoul (2024) and the
Busan Museum of Contemporary Art (2022). ...
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. ...
