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Minjung Key(b. 1986) is an artist who has reinterpreted the notion of yohbaek (the sense of emptiness or negative space) through the combination of hanji (traditional Korean paper), ink, glass, and epoxy. She expands the sentiments of traditional East Asian painting and a distinctly feminine sensibility into a contemporary visual language. Her works involve a series of performative gestures—drawing, cutting, allowing materials to seep—through which she renders the invisible substances of air and the rhythms of the body perceptible. Rather than “painting through depiction,” her practice can be described as “painting through traces.” It is both a questioning of what painting fundamentally is, and an expansion of contemporary painterly practice.
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- Medium
- Colors on Hanji & acrylic on silk
- Size
- 200 cm x 280 cm x 5 cm
- Year
- 2024
- Signature
- Artist signed
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
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Minjung Key studied traditional East Asian painting at Seoul National University, where she also completed her graduate studies. The artist’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in an intimate engagement with materials. By juxtaposing the weight and coldness of glass with the softness of hanji, she explores the tension between contrasting materials. In her newer works, however, this exploration evolves—what emerges is a visual language shaped by the rhythmic qualities inherent in the line itself. These lines, generated through a painterly logic, coalesce into forms that assert a palpable sense of weight and presence within the pictorial space.
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Gallery THEO is founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2020. The priority mission of THEO is to establish a sustainable art cycle rooted in diversity. THEO was established by two directors who have built their careers in the art markets of the UK and the US, bringing their international expertise and networks to the Korean art scene. The primary objective of Gallery THEO is to showcase the wide-ranging spectrum of Korean art and its richness. The gallery is dedicated to supporting young and gifted Korean artists, regardless of artistic genres, and identifying the commercial potential in their work. By providing a platform for these artists, the gallery aims to foster their growth and development within the rapidly evolving art ecosystem. In addition to promoting local artists, Gallery THEO actively seeks to encourage diversity and bridge cultural boundaries. The gallery accomplishes this by establishing strong relationships with relevant institutions and collaborations with galleries both locally and internationally. By engaged in collaborations with artists and directors from various backgrounds, Gallery THEO strives to introduce international artists to Korean and Asian audiences, thereby promoting cross-cultural exchange and expanding the artistic discourse. Through challenging projects and a commitment to artists excellence, Gallery THEO envisions a gallery space that can co-exist and thrive alongside art creators, adapting to the dynamic art landscape.
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Minjung Key(b. 1986) is an artist who has reinterpreted the notion of yohbaek (the sense of emptiness or negative space) through the combination of hanji (traditional Korean paper), ink, glass, and epoxy. She expands the sentiments of traditional East Asian painting and a distinctly feminine sensibility into a contemporary visual language. Her works involve a series of performative gestures—drawing, cutting, allowing materials to seep—through which she renders the invisible substances of air and the rhythms of the body perceptible. Rather than “painting through depiction,” her practice can be described as “painting through traces.” It is both a questioning of what painting fundamentally is, and an expansion of contemporary painterly practice.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Colors on Hanji & acrylic on silk
- Size
- 200 cm x 280 cm x 5 cm
- Year
- 2024
- Signature
- Artist signed
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
Shipping & taxes+
- Ships from the gallery's location (set per work, defaults to the gallery address)
- Cost calculated at checkout by destination
- Optional full insurance in transit
- Usually ships within 10 business days, fine-art packed
- In-person pickup available for some works (no shipping fee)
- Listed price may include VAT applicable in the seller's country or the work's place of shipment
- Duties, import VAT/GST, customs fees, and other taxes in the buyer's country are not included and are the buyer's responsibility
- These are assessed by the destination customs authority and billed separately by the carrier
- Sales tax may be added at checkout depending on jurisdiction
$13,596