Selection
THE PRESENTATION (2016)
SHIM MOON SEUP2024.01.30 ~ 2024.04.30
Description of the work
- Media Acrylic on canvas
- Location LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL MAIN TOWER 1F
SHIM has been exploring the theme of water in his work. Through the concept of borrowed scenery, borrowed from the coastal landscape of his hometown of Tongyeong, he has established his own painting world, expanding the spirit of 'half-sculpture' through water. Recently, he has expanded his work to painting, and his works, which are completed with repeated brushstrokes, evoke the image of the sea and express 'energy' on the screen in images such as waves rolling in continuously. The artist's intention is to express the temporality of the cycle of creation and destruction.
Artwork Inquiry 1533-8017
Artwork Inquiry 1533-8017
About the author
Shim Moon-Seup (b.1943-), the pioneer of modern sculpture in Korea, utilizes ‘nature’ and ‘temporality’ as the core element of his works and continuously strives to pursue the quest for how to perceive and express his themes with the infinite possibilities of arts beyond the standardized genres and media. Being recognized overseas as well, he received France Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Grade Chevalier) in 2007 and the Excellence Award from the 2nd Henry Moore Grand Prize Exhibition in 1981.
He has had solo exhibitions in major venues including Gyeongnam Art Museum, Korea (2023); Yuan Art Museum, Beijing (2018); National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Korea (2017); Palais Royal, Paris (2007); Fondazione Mudima, Milano (2001) and Tokyo Gallery, Tokyo (1999). His work has also been featured in international biennials and group exhibitions, such as Tail of Tiger: ’95 Venice Korea Contemporary Art 15 People Exhibition, Venice Biennale, Venice (1995); the 1st Seoul Olympics International Sculpture Symposium, Seoul Olympics Sculpture Park, Seoul (1987); the 13th Sao Paulo Biennial (1975) and the Biennale de Paris (1971, 1973, and 1975). His works are included in the collections of major art institutions, such as the MMCA, Korea; Seoul Museum of Art, Korea; Leeum Museum of Art, Seoul.
He has had solo exhibitions in major venues including Gyeongnam Art Museum, Korea (2023); Yuan Art Museum, Beijing (2018); National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), Korea (2017); Palais Royal, Paris (2007); Fondazione Mudima, Milano (2001) and Tokyo Gallery, Tokyo (1999). His work has also been featured in international biennials and group exhibitions, such as Tail of Tiger: ’95 Venice Korea Contemporary Art 15 People Exhibition, Venice Biennale, Venice (1995); the 1st Seoul Olympics International Sculpture Symposium, Seoul Olympics Sculpture Park, Seoul (1987); the 13th Sao Paulo Biennial (1975) and the Biennale de Paris (1971, 1973, and 1975). His works are included in the collections of major art institutions, such as the MMCA, Korea; Seoul Museum of Art, Korea; Leeum Museum of Art, Seoul.
SHIM MOON SEUP (1943~, Republic of Korea)
B.F.A. Department of Sculpture, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
