Thames Philharmonia poster

Jieun Jung will perform Roh Tae-hwan’s “Far East Calm” Suite for Gayageum and Orchestra with Thames Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Byung-yun Yu.

Date: Saturday, 15th June 2013, 7.30pm
Venue: Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN
Ticket: £12, Concession £8
Box Office: 0208 977 7558

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KAA member Sooji Shin is participating in a group exhibition of Furniture, Architecture and Interior design, held at 132 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London SE13 6QA [Map]. The exhibition runs 3 – 17 May 2013,

Sooji group exhibition poster

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  • Opening Reception: Wednesday 23 January 2013, 6 – 8 pm
  • Exhibition: 23 January – 18 February 2013
  • Venue: MOKSPACE | 33 Museum Street | London | WC1A 1LH
  • Opening Hours: 11am – 6pm, Every day

Soon Yul Kang: Spiritual Journey

On viewing Soon Yul Kang’s woven tapestries, the observer is immediately calmed by the still, simplicity of her work. Each of us has a memory of some quiet, meditative space once experienced, but crowded out by our busy lives. Her work places us immediately in that personal space, where seeing and thought come together. There is a universal, Zen-like, character to her tapestries, evoking the pure essence of landscapes, bringing us back to our centre.

The woven form adds a subtle counterpoint, focusing our attention but not distracting. Suggesting the hues and texture of soft tree bark, it reminds us of the innocent curiosity of our childhood, touching, exploring, experiencing. Together with the imagery, we are each led to our own inner place of calm and truth, and in doing so through the same medium, affirm the commonality of our experience.

Beyond this is the artist’s skill. The play of colour and textures, the careful choreography of thread, each lost in the whole but nevertheless essential. The raw physical nature of the work reinforces the meditative theme, as if the artist’s own creative contemplation has been knotted within the tapestry. In her collage work, she expresses these themes through a different medium, which in its coarseness allows her to realise new forms.

A deeply personal note is added through inscribing the word ‘father’ on each piece of cloth as if in homage to a lost loved one, while yin and yang is expressed through the juxtaposition of contrasting two colour elements. This adds a perceptible weight to the work, reminding and connecting us with the artists own still place.

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English Pocket Opera Company presents unique ‘promenade’ performances of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. The production is a collaboration with the BA (Hons) Performance Design and Practice course of Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design (part of University of the Arts London), including KAA member Seyoung Jeong (정세영).

Hansel and Gretel poster

From English Pocket Opera Company’s website:

Come and join Hansel and Gretel on their journey into the fairytale forest as they meet a cuckoo, a ‘sandman’ and triumph over Rosey Lickspittle, the grimmest of all witches who wants to eat them after turning them into gingerbread. A ‘promenade’ operatic adventure for all the family the like of which you will never have had before. EPOC’s cast of professional soloists will lead you round Central St. Martin’s spectacular new building at Kings Cross (including the Platform Theatre, Studio Theatre and ‘Street’) through 8 scenes in 8 different locations designed by 8 up-and-coming young designers. Come and join the adventure!

Eight designers from Central St Martins were each commissioned to design one scene in the production, taking charge of the set, costumes and lighting design. KAA member Seyoung Jeong (정세영) is one of those designers, and is responsible for the first of the scenes.

Dates: Tuesday 22 – Sunday 27 January 2013
Schools Performance: Tue 22 – Fri 25 Jan, 1.30
Tickets: £5
Performance: Tue 22 – Fri 25 Jan, 6.30
Family Performance (Incl Free Art Workshop for kids 12.00 – 1.00): Sat 26 & Sun 27 Jan, 1.30 and 4.30
Tickets: Adult £12, Concessions £8, Family ticket (2 adults plus 2 children or 1 adult plus 3 children) £35
Audience members will be asked to walk from scene to scene.
The performance will last a maximum of 90 mins. It is suitable for wheelchair users.

Venue: Platform Theatre, Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London, Handyside Street, King’s Cross, London N1C 4AA.

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O Bang Saek – the ambassador’s visit

12 January 2013 Events reports

We were honoured to have HE Ambassador Park Suk-hwan visit the exhibition and meet the artists. He was joined by the director of the KCCUK, Kim Kab-soo. Click on any thumbnail to launch a slideshow.

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O Bang Saek – photographs from the opening reception

12 January 2013 Events reports

Some photos from the opening reception of O Bang Saek. Click on any of the thumbnails to launch a slideshow.

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O Bang Saek – videos of the opening event

12 January 2013 Events reports

Simeon Lumgair’s video of the opening event for O Bang Saek: A higher res version can be found on Vimeo. And a video of the complete music performance:

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오방색 O BANG SAEK: the 5th KAAUK event at the KCC

19 November 2012 KAA official events news

The Korean Artists Association UK (KAAUK) is delighted to present Obangsaek at the Korean Cultural Centre UK. Obangsaek refers to the five traditional Korean colours of blue, red, yellow, black and white. These symbolize: tree, fire, iron/gold, water and earth respectively, associations which percolate deeply through Korean culture. The UK based Korean Artists of KAA [...]

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KAYA – in concert

3 October 2012 Member events and news

 IN CONCERT Traditional Korean harp and acoustic guitar played by Ji Eun Jung and Sung Min Jeon Saturday 20 October at 3.00 p.m. The Barn Theatre, 24 Greencoat Place, SW1P 1RD KAYA will present an afternoon of traditional Korean music. The name Kaya derives from the Korean instrument ‘kayagum’. Ji Eun Jung will play [...]

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Soon Yul Kang (강순열) at Portland The Gallery

16 September 2012 Member events and news

Autumn Exhibition Date: 5th September – 31st October 2012 Venue: Portland The Gallery 80 Hill Rise, Richmond, Surrey, TW 10 6UB Gallery opening hours: Tuesday – Friday 9am – 3pm. Three artists are invited for Autumn Exhibition at Portland The Gallery in Richmond from the 5th September until the 31st October. Works on Exhibition include [...]

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재 영 한 인 예 술 인 협 회 정 관

13 September 2012 재영한인예술인협회

정관제정 1998.06.02 정관개정 2012.09.01 제 1 장 총 칙 제 1조 (명칭) 본회의 이름은 “ 재영한인예술인협회” 라 한다. 영문 명칭은 Korean Artists Association in the UK라 한다. 제 2조 (소재지) 본회의 사무소는 영국에 둔다. 제 3조 (목적) 한국과 영국의 문화교류 재영 예술인의 상호우호증진 한인 사회의 문화적 향상에 기여 제 4조 (사업) 본회는 제3조의 목적을 달성하기 [...]

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규 칙

13 September 2012 재영한인예술인협회

전시참가자격 KAA에서 기획하는 전시회에는 시각예술분과 정회원으로서 출품하고자 하는 작품을 전문적으로 전공한 (UK기준 3년 BA 전공자와 그에 준하는 전문인 경력) 자가 참여가 가능하다. 전시회를 주도하는 전시위원이 설정된 시점을 기준으로 3개월 이전에 회원에 가입한 회원들로 이루어진다. 전시참여를 하고자하는 회원들은 해당년도의 회비가 3개월 전에 납부되어야만 한다. 단, KAA회원들과 다른 그룹과의 특별 기획전이거나, 특별히 초대받은(KAA 전시위원으로부터)경우는 위의 사항에서 배재된다. [...]

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활 동 실 적

13 September 2012 재영한인예술인협회

재 영 한 인 예 술 인 협 회 활 동 실 적 1998 영국의 예술학교 단일본 연재 추진 Proposal to produce a publication to promote British art schools to Koreans. 1999 재영한국작가전 (후원: 주영한국대사관, 대한항공, 바클레이은행, 영국생활, 매거진포커스) 최성홍 전대사님, Kingston Mayor 참석 주영한국문화원 개설을 건의(문화관광부, 국회사무처, 대통령비서실) 2000 주영 한국 문화원 개설을 위한 [...]

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연 혁

13 September 2012 재영한인예술인협회

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Chelsea Postgraduate Summer Show: Jean Kim (김전), Yonghyun Lim_Jackie (임용현), Joon Hwan Lim (임준환) & Sooji Shin (신수지)

4 September 2012 Member events and news

Chelsea Postgraduate Summer Show The show features work of graduating students from Chelsea’s MA courses and will be held across the college’s campus on Millbank, opposite Tate Britain and next to the River Thames. Private View: Friday 7 September 2012, 6-9pm Exhibition Dates: Saturday 8-Thursday 13 September 2012 Venue: Chelsea College of Art and Design, [...]

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Yonghyun Lim_Jackie & Sooji Shin at Mokspace Gallery

26 August 2012 Member events and news

Date: 23 Aug – 3 Sep 2012 / Opening Hours : 11am – 6pm, Every day Venue: MOKSPACE Gallery / 33 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LH Following the East meets West: Art and Design Now exhibition, Mokspace has put together a competition in order to create a talent pool for professional designers and artists. Symposium [...]

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