"Stillness is the move" art exhibition
An exhibition entitled “Stillness is the Move” was recently opened at the Shanghai Gallery of Art. The exhibition features a collaboration of two Asian artists, Li Xin and Yeong Gill Kim. Li Xin was born in China, beginning his career as a painter only after his departure to America. Yeong Gill Kim is Korean born, and received his education in France. Together these artists have created an impressive exhibition, sure to win over the heart of each visitor.
"Stillness is the Move" is comprised of nineteen artworks that convey the idea of the changing shapes of two spaces, including both the inner and outer worlds. The space in which the exhibition is installed enables the viewers to understand the true meanings of the artworks themselves; the white walls with holes carved through them allow for the visitors to change their perspectives on the paintings depending on the viewer’s angle of vision. Through these holes, the visitor is able to view one or two artworks simultaneously, depending on the individual’s desire.
From an emotional and technical point of view, Li Xin’s artworks present a stark contrast to the pieces created by Yeong Gill Kim. Upon deeper mental exploration of the featured works, however, the visitor will find that the underlying content and meanings behind each of these pieces of art are strikingly similar. Li Xin has chosen to work with a cooler color pallet, using rich blues and pale greys, while Yeong Gill Kim has chosen a much darker color scheme, painting predominantly with blacks and browns. The shapes and techniques used by these two artists vary as well. Li Xin’s works feature a wider range of shapes including ovals and squares; Yeong Gill Kim has chosen to focus on the more traditional square shape.
Each of the pieces of art displayed embraces its own individual meaning; however when observing the exhibition from a more distant, holistic perspective, the viewer will notice an interconnectedness of the pieces, relaying a unified message that differs from the individual meanings presented by each independent work of art. These messages are simultaneously both similar and different, both changing and unchanging. The question remains, how can it be possible to remain in a static state while constantly surrounded by change, and how can one learn to accept this? The “Stillness is the Move” exhibition reinforces these questions, questions that our world relentlessly endeavors to answer.
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