Exhibition Information

Kang Ikhoong The Moon is Rising
2022 Acrylic on linen 60 x 60 x 4 cm
(Source = Gallery Hyundai)

Kang Ikhoong The Moon is Rising
2021 Acrylic on wood 48 x 48 x 4 cm
(Source = Gallery Hyundai)

Kang Ikhoong Gwanghwamun Jar
2008-2012 Acrylic on wood 60 x 60 x 4 cm
(Source = Gallery Hyundai)

Kang Ikhoong Moon Jar
2016 48 x 48 x 4 cm
(Source = Gallery Hyundai)

			Gallery Hyundai presents Ik-Joong Kang’s solo exhibition The Moon is Rising at Gallery Hyundai Main Space and Gallery Hyundai Dugahun from November 4th to December 11th. This is Kang’s first gallery exhibition in Korea in 12 years while the artist, based in New York, has been working all over the globe. Approximately 150 works will be on view, that represents the artist’s art world in summation. Each work, containing unique reflections on concepts such as – individuals and community, daily life and history, nature and humanity, society and culture – is closely displayed in rows and columns. The congregation of these connected units will create a spectacular scenery in the gallery. The exhibition will feature works from Things I Know, Moon Jar, and Mountains, which visualize the artist’s significant motifs through vibrant colors and friendly images; these motifs include Hangeul and English, the moon and moon jars, the mountains and home, birds, dogs, and humans – all adored with the artist’s sincerity. Also displayed are works from a new series The Moon is Rising that expresses the mysterious looks of the moon, which varies in light and shape over time. In addition, a display of archive material related to large-scale public art projects, including but not limited to those from LA, New York, Gwanghwamoon Gate, Chungju, Suncheon since 2010, provides a three-dimensional perspective on Ik-Joong Kang’s art world.

(Source = Gallery Hyundai)