A Blossoming Artist
“Drawing is like a diary.” -Seo Yeong-Hwa
Tag: art
Man on a Mission: The Art of Cho Hyun-taek
Cho Hyun-taek is a man on a mission. Adam Hogue explores an exhibition of this talented artist’s works.
Fields of Opportunity: One Expat Branches Out in Gwangju
As Korea continues to emerge on the global stage, more expats will continue to join the mainstream workforce alongside Koreans, and the range of jobs that foreigners occupy will continue to expand. Read the story of Jen Lee, an emerging artist working here in Gwangju.
Gwangju Museum of Art
GMA first opened its doors on August 1, 1992, and since that day, it has made a special purpose of preserving what Gwangju stands for. Every exhibition that comes through the museum places special emphasis on the theme of social justice. The curators at GMA work to bring socially conscious art work to the museum to reflect the themes that Gwangju is known for: art and human rights.
Video: Movement Workshops with Angie Hartley
These monthly dance workshops will lead up to a performance at the Gwangju International Center Community Day in October 2012.
The Freedom Writers
He catches the attention of the cheerful international student with photos of his work on the side of a train. He brings two other things to their art class: an exact reproduction of his train work on a plank of rough old wood for demonstration, and an infectious enthusiasm.
Call to arms! See Your Words on Stage
Creativity doesn’t have to stop for anything. There is no down time, there is no need to wait; just create and make the opportunity. In 2012, the Gwangju Performance Project was calling all artists to do just that – to create and to see those creations come to life.
Dance Is for Everyone
On Sunday, March 11, the GIC hosted a dance workshop entitled “Interpretive Dance Does not Exist… Or does it?” Angie Hartley, a dancer who currently works as an English teacher with the EPIK program here in Gwangju, led the participants through a variety of movement-based exercises.