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자연과 주변에서 쉽게 마주할 수 있는 사물들의 아름다움은 늘 저의 작품의 주제였습니다. 이런 아름다움을 작품으로 만들고자 열망해왔고, 이런 열망의 저의 “삶의 의미”가 되어 주었습니다.
그래서 이 흐름이 저의 작품 안에 담겨있게 되었습니다.
모든 작품들에는 작가들 나름대로의 인생관과 그 안에서의 삶의 흐름들이 존재합니다. 마찬가지로 저의 작품에도, 하나하나의 점들과 또 그것을 이루는 선과 질감, 밝음, 어두움을 통해서
각각 인생의 명암을 반영하고 있습니다.
삶의 소중한 순간, 그 순간이 모여서 이루어지는 우리의 인생. 그 인생의 흐름 안에서 만나는 수 많은 소중한 인연들…..희노와 애락의 흐름, 아픔과 극복의 흐름, 두려움과 용기의 흐름,
그리고 절망에서 희망의 흐름 등이 있습니다.
태초에 천지가 만들어지면서부터 온갖 문명의 이기가 자리잡은 오늘까지 흐름은 끊기지 않고 흘러서, “희망”의 품을 향해 그 황금빛 용암을 솟구쳐 퍼붓습니다.
저의 작품 속에 나타나는 희망의 흐름은 전통적인 화법을 무시한 채, 밝음과 어둠의 반복 속에 환하게 비추는 금빛으로 마무리됩니다.
우리 인생의 흘러감도 한 방향으로 정해져 있지 않듯이, 저의 작품 또한 가로와 세로 위 아래로 구분을 하는 것은 무의미합니다. 때론 흐름이 우리의 의지와 상관없이 그냥 흘러가듯이
저의 작품 또한 인위적인 손길을 지양하고, 흐름, 그대로를 표현하고자 했습니다.
저의 작품은 우리가 지금까지 걸어온 길과 앞으로 헤쳐갈 모든 흐름과 함께 여러분 각자의 마음 속에 존재할 것입니다. 여러분들께서 어떤 상황에 계시든지,
저의 작품 안에서 희망의 금빛을 찾고 즐기시기를 바랍니다.
-작가 고윤정-
Artist / Art Instructor
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"Serenity and eternal quiet envelop the artistic research of Yuni Ko, an artist capable of creating new visual scenarios using an elegant mixed technique.
Her emotional landscapes invite us to contemplate a parallel reality, imbued with silence, peace, and harmony. For instance, in her painting “Hope,” the dominance of cool colors is softened by the incorporation of material details that exhibit order and simplicity.
From Yuni Ko’s work emerges a refined appreciation for the typical decorativism of Asian cultures, which is closely tied to the artist’s roots and birthplace. This connection to her origins is evident in her stylistic choices, characterized by great precision and a captivating balance between essentiality and decorativism."
- Sabrina Falzone - Art Critic, Curator and Historian -
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Yuni is currently working on two series simultaneously. Interestingly, one is an abstract series titled *The Flow*,
while the other is a more traditional yet dynamic collection called *The Aspect*.
*The Flow* offers a powerful interpretation of the melding of earthly elements. The "flow" it refers to is not the gentle movement of lake water lapping against the shore, but rather the molten lava oozing from the depths of the Earth, cascading down the sides of a volcano. This molten material is constantly in motion, folding the fabric of the Earth into hues of gold, silver, and copper. It represents both pattern and singular image, lacking a specific focal point yet embodying all focal points simultaneously. It does not convey brightness, lightness, or cheerfulness; instead, it carries the weight of what the Earth holds for us—an entity that is the mother of all nature, perpetually moving through the atmosphere, with all its components in a state of flux.
*The Aspect* serves as a dichotomy to the other works. In this series, the focus shifts from the soul of the Earth to the majestic trees that stand as sentinels, guarding the intricate patterns of sun and shade cast upon the ground. The sunlight spills recklessly over the branches, oozing down the trunks and
hurrying diagonally towards the shade. While these patterns are no less significant, they manifest in a myriad of colors.
What stands out is the stillness of the trees; there is no wind, not even a rustle. Each painting in the series shares a commonality yet remains distinctly individual when one examines the colors used. These colors evoke moods that resonate with viewers, fostering a unique emotional connection.
In a broader sense, there may be a relationship between the two series. However, *The Flow* and *The Aspect* exemplify the versatility and
depth of feeling that Yuni Ko brings to her art.
Valerie Kent command a respect for work that Yuni Ko
May 2010
-Valerie Kent - Curator, Art Critic, Art Therapist, Art Educator, Artist, and Art Jury-
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Y U N I K O
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In Korean, my name Yuni (= Yun 둥글+뭉칠윤,륜) means circular, round, and unity. I absolutely love my name and the significance that it holds for me as a woman and an artist. Since I was a little girl, I’ve collected anything with a circular shape; round edges always comfort me. The shape of the circle connects to my heart. My spirit of gratitude emerges through harmonious circular strokes. Bright continuous lines represent heartfelt connections and balance. Peace in my relationships is very important to my spirit.
My passion for art started at an early age and was further enhanced when my family moved from Korea to Canada. My parents are adventurous travelers, and they gave me opportunities to see the world and experience different cultures, societies, and art. I studied visual art in S. Korea, Canada, and France, and my work evolved into my own vision. During my school years in West Vancouver, surrounded by trees, mountains, and ocean, I was profoundly influenced by the environment and its abundant beauty. I explored and enjoyed painting the Canadian landscape and other subjects in a realistic style.
My current artwork is focused inward, on my feelings rather than on my studies of nature and other realistic subjects. When I paint, I feel more in touch with my emotions, which led to my painting series called The Flow. The Flow represents the transitional movement of feelings and experiences throughout my life: joy, love, sorrow, courage, fear, pain, accidents, diseases, death, friendships, family, faith, and hope, etc. Life is always in a state of flux. I have learned to take each day as it flows. We often cannot stop or control this movement; we recognize and adapt as we live it. All of us often face challenges with the weakness of our mind, body, and spirit. If we are fortunate, new opportunities arise to liberate us. We begin again. This is the gift of life - to recognize that it flows in hope.
My series, The Flow, was created in 2004 and is characterized by contrasting shades and textures. Dark hues symbolize the struggles of life, while lighter shades convey a sense of hope—the potential path to a more positive future. Metallic colors reflect part of my identity; my father spent over 40 years in the metal business in Seoul, Korea. His research lab inspired me to incorporate metallic colors, which symbolize the positive energy that flows through me. I always add a metallic touch to my artwork. I find it fascinating that an artist’s emotions can resonate uniquely with each viewer. This is my intention with The Flow.
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CRITIQUES
"Yuni Ko favors the mixed media technique, frequently using metallic colors in a process that involves juxtaposing brush strokes on a freshly painted background without mixing the tones. She instinctively knows when to go beyond the rules to adjust a tonal value and when to push further to invent a new colour. Mixtures, sudden breaks, broad strokes, and punctuation marks of pure Color—pigments pulled out dry like fiber—represent the possibilities of paint treatment that extend to their limits. These techniques correspond to an ambitious project: to paint the evanescent light refracted as if by water,
to depict the urban mirrors of our souls. Her almost monochromatic images magnify details while simultaneously conveying a sense of continuity. Yuni becomes passionate when she has the opportunity to create her own world from elements external to the canvas, each perceived as an abstraction.
The artist shapes the world of her new interiority; for her, it is a return to the sources, to the primacy of art at its peak. In her works, spontaneity reigns without the constraints of mathematical rules. In this new reality, she can create a special space built from signs and symbolic images. Sometimes, this transfigured world seems to be populated by stories. These stories can be concrete and deeply rooted in this defined era, or they can evoke cosmic sensations from the realm of the future, where the infinity of possibilities and the endless mutability of the world coexist with the eternity of true values,
creating a strong, stable bond.
Her distinctive conceptual work offers a basis in which chaos is reunited with a repeated order through innovative mixed-media techniques and the use of color that is often unique and predominant. As with fractal mathematics, some of his works adopt repetition, where each irruption becomes the next input.
We can focus our attention on perception: in fact, when contemplating his paintings, you will find that they can easily transform and evolve, thus changing our way of looking at and seeing the world. Yuni's painting adapts the medium to demonstrate the cyclical nature of the world and the stages of its transition from harmony to chaos and vice versa. It explores the interaction between man, nature, and the artist. The harmony between man and nature serves as both the starting point and the goal of the image, as well as the desire to convey one's most intimate emotions through painting. Her art strives to define a relaxing space and a universal desire to feel at home in one's body."
- Dr. Maria Todaro- Art Director -
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Art critic Brian Sherwin commented on The Flow series by artist Yuni Ko, "I admire the philosophy that Yuni Ko has meshed, if you will, into this series. The series reflects on her cultural heritage -- while also serving to explore her unique experiences... yet the movement of this series permits viewers to reflect upon their own experiences. In that sense, The Flow offers a philosophical and psychological feast for the eyes."
-Art critic Brian Sherwin - FASO Fine Art America -
This article is by Carrie Turner, editor of FineArtViews. During her tenure as editor, FineArtViews has been mentioned or referenced by The Huffington Post, MLive, WorldNetDaily (WND), artnet, COMPANY, American Artist Magazine, ArtBizBlog, The Abundant Artist, EmptyEasel and many other publications and blogs. FASO Featured Artists (FFA) is a regular blog series on FineArtViews. Art critic Brian Sherwin is a consultant for the FFA series.