Exhibition
Schematic Medium as Meta-Conceptualism
2024.09.05
[Press Release]
Schematic Medium as Meta Conceptualism
Aproject Company is proud to host Kim Heejo’s solo exhibition, which unfolds his artistic universe through his unique formal language in response to the rapidly evolving contemporary art scene.
This exhibition, his second solo show in Korea since the 2020 UARTSPACE, showcases all his works to date, including series such as <One Hour>, <Semi Circle & Nine Drawing>, <Core Searching Drawing>, <Color Line Painting>, along with <BYR_OS> and <BYR_QUAD>, all embodying the principles of the Schematic Medium.
Kim Heejo has devised the methodology of the 'Schematic Medium' through a meta-conceptual approach that reflects on the essential elements of post-modernism—point, line, plane, shape, and color—introducing a reflective and contemplative perspective.
The 'Schematic Medium' represents a distinct approach to creating artworks that are based on a foundational principle and evolve into various series or are organically produced as finished works.
'Schematic' as an adjective of 'Schema', typically means 'diagram' or 'plan'. However, in cognitive psychology, it refers to a 'cognitive framework' or 'structure of thought' used for interacting with and understanding the world.
'Medium', commonly refers to 'means' or 'tool', but in the context of contemporary art, it denotes the entire range of artistic expression forms such as painting, sculpture, and objects.
Thus, Kim Heejo's 'Schematic Medium' is an innovative concept and strategy that allows for the accurate recognition of today’s complex world and the combination of independent genres like painting, sculpture, and objects into a new formal concept, completing them in an organic series format.
The operating principle of the 'Schematic Medium' involves the structuring of concepts, unified form and technique, and is achieved through repetition and variation.
Concept Structuring
When the theme of the artwork is clear, the artist is able to capture and consistently express its content in a holistic and structured manner, allowing the artwork’s message to be conveyed without any fragmentary or partial distortion.
Unified Form and Technique
Creating artworks with a unified form and technique maintains a consistent theme and style, making it easier for viewers to understand and empathize with the artwork’s message. This also establishes the artist's unique style, enhances identity, increases work efficiency, and elevates the overall aesthetic completion.
For example, Piet Mondrian’s use of horizontal and vertical lines along with primary colors demonstrates his neo-plasticist belief that all objects can be reduced to verticals and horizontals, effectively illustrating his philosophical ideas. Similarly, Sol LeWitt applied mathematical rules and schematic concepts to points, lines, planes, and shapes to produce works in an organic and unified form, demonstrating the artist's principles and methodologies.
Repetition and Variation
Human thought is multifaceted and complex, and thus cannot be fully expressed with a single form. By expanding the form through repetition and variation, the content and intent of the work can be more effectively revealed. Additionally, this allows the audience to properly see the beginning, process, and flow of the artwork.
Kim Heejo applies this approach across various genres such as painting, sculpture, and objects, exploring the essence and boundaries of contemporary art through a meta-conceptual approach.
Thus, this exhibition serves as a profound retrospective and reinterpretation of today's art, exploring the expansive possibilities of contemporary art through the lens of Kim Heejo's work.
INFORMATION
Exhibition Title: Schematic Medium as Meta Conceptualism
Dates: September 5th - (Extended) December 28, 2024
Exhibition Hours : Monday – Saturday, 11 AM - 6 PM)
Opening Reception: September 5th, Thursday, 6 PM - 9 PM at A lounge
Venue: A Lounge & A Gallery (Aiden Cheongdam Hotel, 216 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu)
Inquiries: Jonghyun Park (Curator) / aproject.company@gmail.com
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