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gim hong-sok

gim hong-sok

source: artasiapacific

Based in Seoul, 43-year-old artist Gimhongsok is known internationally through his frequent participation in high-profile international biennials like Gwangju, Venice, Taipei, Valencia and Tirana. Yet, due to the range of his practice encompassing sculpture, installation, video and performance works expressing deadpan satirical humor, both his working process and personal style remain enigmatic, earning him “mysterious genius” standing at home. While some works of art scream out their agendas and others wait quietly to be discovered, Gimhongsok’s works often eagerly announce their own spectacular presence through the incorporation of the artist’s graffiti-like wall texts, only to lure viewers into a labyrinthine journey towards ever-elusive meaning.