The Korea Cultural and Arts Foundation for the Disabled announced on September 3 that veteran artist Seok Chang-woo will participate in the large-scale media art exhibition 'OUTfront: Kiaf × MEDIA ART SEOUL,' which runs until September 19 in various locations across downtown Seoul.
This special exhibition, organized in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Kiaf Seoul, and the Gwanghwamun Free Expression Zone, will be simultaneously broadcast at eight sites in the city, including Atelier Nodeul, Atelier Gwanghwa, the Haechimadang Media Wall, KT Building, Segwang Building, Koreana Hotel, Dong-A Ilbo Building, and Ilmin Museum of Art.
Seok Chang-woo, a disabled artist who lost both arms in an industrial accident, will showcase his work alongside artists Park Je-seong, Han Seung-gu, and Jeon Hye-joo. Utilizing prosthetic arms, Seok captures fleeting movements through ink sketching. His dynamic lines and narratives of life are integrated into his media art piece titled 'Breath of Ink,' which will be displayed at the Haechimadang Media Wall until December 19.
Bang Gwi-hee, chairperson of the Korea Cultural and Arts Foundation for the Disabled, stated, “It is meaningful to promote the exceptional artistic capabilities of disabled artists to the public and the world through this collaborative exhibition with Kiaf, a leading art fair in Korea. We will continue to support disabled artists in their diverse artistic endeavors.”
Additionally, a solo exhibition titled 'Question Mark at Fingertips' will be held from October 29 to December 5 at the Modu Art Space in Jung-gu, showcasing Seok's new and representative works. More information about this exhibition will be provided later on the Korea Cultural and Arts Foundation for the Disabled's Modu Art Space website.
Modu Art Space is the first standard exhibition space in the country dedicated to supporting the creation and presentation of works by disabled artists, ensuring that both disabled and non-disabled individuals can enjoy art.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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