Lacquer Landscape Paintings

Inspired by the artists of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of contemporary life. His architectural urban scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface of the artwork. At times, multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are vaguely alluded to, and the color palette finds a hectic balance. Just as a city operates in a balance of chaos and the sublime, so do the artworks of Kang. The Sublime is an euphoria that affects the deep recesses of one’s consciousness. As is this experience of the sublime, his work is largely abstract. This large colorful horizontal artwork is 38 inches high by 48 inches wide. The sides of this textured, original mixed-media artwork are finished as a continuation of the front and it does not require framing. It is hand-signed and dated by the artist on the back. It is wired and ready to hang. Free local Los Angeles area delivery. Affordable U.S. and worldwide shipping is available. Provenance: Artspace Warehouse. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included. Tae Ho Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1945. He studied at the College of Arts of Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea. He later moved to California to study Fine Art at California State University, where he graduated in 1980. Since then, his artworks have focused on the never-ending quest for home and belonging in a dense urban landscape. About his mixed media artworks, he remarks: “One day, when I was traveling, I was impressed by the beautiful scenery of the city under the sky, with many straight lines, curved lines, and harmonies of different colors, which seemed to be a magnificent orchestral performance. The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space. I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule. Where is the house I live in? What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.” His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as international art fairs throughout the US and in Korea. Kang's work has also been featured in Television and Film productions, including Criminal Minds, NCIS Los Angeles, Unforgettable, The Mindy Project, The Great Indoors, and American Housewife. His artworks have been exhibited and acquired by private collectors around the world. EDUCATION 1980 Studied Fine Art at California State University in Los Angeles 1974 College of Arts of Hongik University, Seoul Korea TEACHING 1976 DucK Sung University Seoul, Korea 1975-1978 Sinku University Seoul, Korea 1974-1979 Seoul Music and Art High school. Seoul, Korea SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2017 CLU Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2010 Vendome Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 Artcore Brewery Annex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Yemac Gallery, Seoul, Korea 2004 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1998 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1995 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1994 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1992 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 1991 Hyo-Chun Gallery, Seoul, Korea 1991 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles 1978 Shin Moon Gallery, Seoul Korea GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2020 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA 2014 Invitational Exhibition of 11 Artists in California, Art center, Seoul Korea 2012 Bring a Friend, Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3), Santa Monica, CA 2011 Selected works (3 artists), Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3) CA 2011 Perserverance+Passion, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA 2010 The 1st Annual APLA(Aids Project Los Angeles), Bonhams Butterfields Auction House 2009 The 10th Annual Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni 2009 Exhibition of Association of Christian Artist, Modern Art Gallery, L.A, CA 2009 “Conscious Pleasure(3 Artists)”, Sabina Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2009 Group Show, Western Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2008 Seoul Arts High School Alumni Association, FT Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “New Paintings(3 Artists)”, Gail Harvey Gallery-Bergamot Station(b-5}, Santa Monica, CA 2006 “Exodus-1” Gallery Blue Wave, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “Connection-2006”,Joong-Ang Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2006 “process”, Sara Lee gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA 2006 Group show, Joong-Ang Art gallery Opening Exhibition, LA. CA 2005 SAHS Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 30 Group show, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA 2005 The 7th Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni, Dosan Hall, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Drawing Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 2005 Print works Exhibition of 9 Artists, Jung Dong Art Hall, LA CA 2005 Group Show, LA Art Core Gallery, LA CA 2005 Selected paintings Show, LACMA, LA CA 2004 Four Korean Contemporary Artists Show, Andrewshire Gallery, LA CA 2003 Hong-Ik University Alumni Exhibition, Dosan Hall Art Gallery, LA CA 1997 Four Artists Group Show, John N Joe Gallery LA CA 1996 “Four Dimension”, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1996 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Blessings” 10 Artists Show(2nd) John N Joe Gallery, LA CA 1995 “Who’s Afraid of Freedom”, Newport Harbor Museum, LA CA 1995 “Inner Echo”, Unity Art...

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