$15,636
PM5 #2 by Kim Nampyo is a masterful exploration of destruction and fragmentation, weaving a vivid tapestry of multi-layered themes. Rooted in Nampyo's penchant for realistic yet fantastical compositions, the artwork employs the concept of a hole as a powerful metaphor for the temporary and transient nature of solidity. It adeptly shatters the illusion of wholeness, poking holes into our understanding of continuity.In PM5 #2, Nampyo skillfully plays with disembodied fragments, injecting an element of chaos into the pristine canvas. The fragmented bodies and disoriented structures disrupt the static nature of the two-dimensional plane, bringing the piece to life in an eruption of raw, unmitigated dynamism. This piercing commentary on the destruction of solidity is a daring deviation from his recognizable landscapes.The scattered fragments reference Nampyo's earlier works, reminiscent of the tigers emerging from the sea or zebras appearing against historic landmarks. Despite the stark departure in subject matter, PM5 #2 carries Nampyo's signature undertones of a surreal alternate reality. This intriguing conceptualization is a testament to the artist's remarkable ability to tread the delicate line between reality and fantasy. PM5 #2, with its mesmerizing deconstruction, presents yet another facet of Nampyo's boundless creative expression, reaffirming his standing as a leading figure in contemporary art. It brilliantly exemplifies what has made Kim Nampyo's works earn a place in prestigious institutions and collections worldwide.
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- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Size
- 145.5 cm x 112.1 cm x 3 cm
- Year
- 2024
- Signature
- Hand signed by artist
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
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Kim Nampyo creates realistic yet fantastical artworks. He has presented works featuring tigers emerging from the sea and zebras appearing in front of the Independence Gate, showcasing his imaginative compositions. In recent years, he has focused on realistic landscape works that prioritize on-site experiences, depicting the seas of Jeju and the Himalayan Everest mountain. Kim Nampyo graduated from the Department of Western Painting at Seoul National University's College of Fine Arts with a B.F.A. He later received his M.F.A. from the graduate school. He has participated in over 20 solo exhibitions and more than 60 group exhibitions domestically and internationally, including "Drawing Jeju Island" (Gyoboa Art Space, 2022), "Instant Landscape – Goosebumps" (Gana Art Center, 2017), "Instant Landscape" (Gana Art New York, 2009), and "Instant Landscape" (Gallery Hyundai - Window Gallery, 2007). He has also participated in international art fairs such as Abu Dhabi (UAE), Art Central (Hong Kong), and KIAF (Seoul). He has won the Grand Prize at the National University Art Exhibition and the Gold Prize at the Creative Arts Association competition in South Korea. His works are held in collections at institutions such as the Seoul Museum of Art, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, the Seongnam Cultural Foundation, and the Suwon Art Museum.
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Obscura is a Seoul-based art gallery that first founded in 2015, then as SPACE IKKI, located in Seoungbuk-dong area. The name of the gallery derives from the Latin phrase camera obscura, meaning “dark room,” which refers to the first optical device used as a painting-aid, whereby an image is projected through a hole onto its opposite wall in a darkened room. Obscura aims to make contemporary art accessible to a wide range of audience and provide various artistic and cultural contexts for interdisciplinary efforts, by emphasizing performative elements of curatorial practice and exhibition making. With keen eyes on sophisticated work by artists with solid and idiosyncratic practice, Obscura has been supporting and promoting contemporary artists in the fields of painting, installation, photography and new media.
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PM5 #2 by Kim Nampyo is a masterful exploration of destruction and fragmentation, weaving a vivid tapestry of multi-layered themes. Rooted in Nampyo's penchant for realistic yet fantastical compositions, the artwork employs the concept of a hole as a powerful metaphor for the temporary and transient nature of solidity. It adeptly shatters the illusion of wholeness, poking holes into our understanding of continuity.In PM5 #2, Nampyo skillfully plays with disembodied fragments, injecting an element of chaos into the pristine canvas. The fragmented bodies and disoriented structures disrupt the static nature of the two-dimensional plane, bringing the piece to life in an eruption of raw, unmitigated dynamism. This piercing commentary on the destruction of solidity is a daring deviation from his recognizable landscapes.The scattered fragments reference Nampyo's earlier works, reminiscent of the tigers emerging from the sea or zebras appearing against historic landmarks. Despite the stark departure in subject matter, PM5 #2 carries Nampyo's signature undertones of a surreal alternate reality. This intriguing conceptualization is a testament to the artist's remarkable ability to tread the delicate line between reality and fantasy. PM5 #2, with its mesmerizing deconstruction, presents yet another facet of Nampyo's boundless creative expression, reaffirming his standing as a leading figure in contemporary art. It brilliantly exemplifies what has made Kim Nampyo's works earn a place in prestigious institutions and collections worldwide.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Size
- 145.5 cm x 112.1 cm x 3 cm
- Year
- 2024
- Signature
- Hand signed by artist
- 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
$15,636