Myungkeun Koh

Koh`s complex constructions of photographic laminates combine sculpture and photography, yet establish an independent medium of their own. In these wondrous “boxes”, as the artist casually calls, a sense of architectural depth intersects with that of the two-dimensional picture plane. Translucent photographic images repeat, overlap and resonate through the constructed space of variously shaped boxes. Violating but also appropriating the principles of two-dimensional photographic representation as well as the spatial manipulation of sculpture, the surface claims space and the image breathes life. The greater charm of the artist’s luminous boxes is, however, not to be found in his innovative method alone, but in the classicism of the themes the artist has incorporated. Natural elements like water, fire, air and soil; the outer walls of abandoned buildings; old windows and doors, all have been captured by the artist’s camera.


BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION

1964   Born in Korea
1987   BFA dgree, Seoul National University
1991   MFA dgree , Pratt Institute, New York
1996   Moran Art Prize, Kyunggi-Do, Korea

COLLECTIONS

Moran Museum
Sungkok Art Museum
Il-Min Art Museum
Kumho Museum,
Hanmi Photography Museum
Seoul City Museum
Star-Tower, DecoCorp.
Microsoft Collection in Seattle

Comtemporary Asian Art Myungkeun Koh

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