KOREA

Seung-ho Jeong


 

The artist  Seung-ho Jeong who has been active as a stage designer for 30 years, decided to give new meaning to discarded stage elements, based on the experience of meticulously crafting stage setups only to see them discarded after performances. During winter, he collects fallen leaves, dries them, and combines them with discarded paint, pressing them onto plywood. After drying, he grinds specific areas with sandpaper and then stamps them with gesso, creating a canvas with a unique texture beyond the ordinary.

Seung-ho Jeong, inspired by Joseph Cornell and Louise Nevelson, ingeniously integrates boxes into his artworks. Oil paintings within these boxes respond dynamically to viewers' movements via infrared sensors, while carefully programmed LED lighting transforms their color palette, offering an interactive experience. Jeong's innovative approach guides spectators into contemplative moments, encouraging nuanced engagement. The upcoming exhibition promises a captivating exploration of stage design, visual arts, and interactive technology, seamlessly blending tradition with modernity. Jeong's work pays homage to artistic legacies while carving a distinct space in contemporary art.