Park Suk Won (b.1942)
Park Suk Won has been leading the flow of Korean sculpture for the past 60 years through his unique method of cutting and accumulation. His sculptures show traces of his exploration for his own unique direction in the stream of contemporary art, while establishingKorean minimalism by using traditional stone construction methods and maintaining a belief in accepting natural forms. This has ultimately opened up a new horizon for Korean sculpture.
As a founding member of the Korean Avant-Garde Group (A.G.), he participated in the 5th Paris Biennale (1966) and the 10th São Paulo Biennale (1969). From 1993 to 2008, he served as a professor in the sculpture department at Hongik University. His most recent solo exhibitions were held at the Kim Se Choong Museum. His works are included in the collections of major institutions, including MMCA, GMoMA, Daegu Art Museum, Walkerhill Museum, and TMCA Complex, among others.
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In his pursuit of an unorthodox approach, Park Suk Won has distanced himself from traditional sculpting techniques, establishing a new trajectory for Korean abstract sculpture. Avoiding representational imagery, he immerses himself in simplified, abstract sculptural forms, ultimately questioning human existence.
The core concepts of “accumulation” and “repetition” extend into his two-dimensional works as well. Embracing the inherent qualities of natural materials, he vertically and horizontally layers traditional Korean paper (Hanji) onto canvas. Through repetition and reassembly, he underscores the intrinsic value of materials while expanding his artistic philosophy into painting.
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Park Suk Won: Re- and De-
11 January - 2 March 2024The Page Gallery is delighted to present < Park Suk Won: re- and de- > , a solo exhibition by a leading figure of abstract sculpture, Park Suk Won (b.1942),... -
Growing: Park Suk Won, Choi Insu, Yoon Sang Yuel
4 - 20 April 2024Growing Park Suk Won Choi Insu Yoon Sang Yuel 4 - 20 April 2024 Gallery 3, Frieze No. 9 Cork Street, London The Page Gallery is delighted to present a...
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