SANG SIK HONG

SangSik Hong’s fresh sculptures go beyond the limit of the materials; the images of lips may be interpreted as symbols of desire. Connecting such symbolized images and symbolic meanings (power and sex) reveals clearly that his interest is focused on human desires.

“Although every one desires power, only a few of people can have it. Power is the symbol of strength and the object for one’s wish since it accompanies many interests. Power is strong, scarce and heading toward eternity. However, the straw, contrary to the properties of power, is a weak structure, easily available to anyone
for it is produced on a large scale and a disposable material.” His wit symbolizes semantic relationships and the structure of desires connotes
the pathos of reality.

Education
B.F.A. in Art Education & M.F.A. in Sculpture, Mokwon University
The Korean Figurative Sculpture Association,
Korean Relief Association, Mokwon Sculpture Association,
Daejeon Sculptor Association

Important Exhibition
2009 Processing of Art (Deajeon Museum of Art)
Enlightenment Archive (JaHa Museum, Seoul)
Living Furniture (Cheong Art Studio)
Blue-Dot ASIA 2009 (Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul)
2008 Exciting Art Museum (Gyeongnam Art Museum)
Kitty S. (63Sky Art Galley, Seoul)
Up To The Minute (Korea Art Galley, Busan)
Can you see it? (Bukchon Art Museum, Seoul)
Artist's Wit (Alternative Space Chung Jeong Gak)
Seoul Living Design Fair 2008 ‘Salon De Living Art’ (COEX Atlantic Hall)

 

RESUME
SangSik Hong