Woman Sense | Her Space
A feature on Korean painter Kim Hyun Jung in the 'PLACE' section of Woman Sense's September 2016 issue, part of the special 'Spaces Where the Everyday Becomes Art.' Kim, who says she draws inspiration from spaces blending hanok and modern housing, reflects on a busy 2016 that included her eleventh solo exhibition and establishing a scholarship for junior artists, and shares her anticipation for an overseas exhibition planned for the following year. Reporting by Jung Ji-hye, photos by Heo Ji-young, Yoon Jong-seop, and Park Ro-ji. Costume by Park Sul-nyeo Hanbok, hair by Director Park Su-young, makeup by the Seoul team, shot on location at Bonum 1957 Hanok Stay and Hotel.
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Spaces Where the Everyday Becomes Art
We visited the spaces of seven creative women and heard their stories.
Reporting by Jung Ji-hye Photos by Heo Ji-young, Yoon Jong-seop, Park Ro-ji
Korean Painter Kim Hyun Jung
These days, dreaming of art that communicates, I work every day, even weekends, and whenever I want inspiration I always come here. Doesn't the way hanok and modern houses blend together here look a lot like the paintings I make? It's been quite a while since I've had time to rest like this. Looking back, 2016 has been a year I've run through without a break. I successfully wrapped up my eleventh solo exhibition and also set up a scholarship for junior artists. Let me catch my breath for a moment before running again. Next year I'll finally be able to hold the overseas exhibition I've always dreamed of. Even if the sleepless nights of work continue, I think I'll be happy.
Costume Park Sul-nyeo Hanbok (02.511.0617)
Hair Director Park Su-young (02.3448.8401)
Makeup Seoul team (02.3448.8401)
Location Bonum 1957 Hanok Stay and Hotel
(02-763-1957) www.bonum1957.com