EXHIBITION ARCHIVE 2018
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KAAF ART PRIZE 2018
30 NOVEMBER 2018 – 25 JANUARY 2019
The exhibition of the Korea-Australia Arts Foundation (KAAF) Art Prize, organised by the KAAF and supported by the Korean Cultural Centre Australia (KCC) features 61 artworks of the finalists from around 500 entries.
The KAAF was first established in 2013 and has endeavoured to support multiculturalism in Australia. It seeks to do so by providing opportunities for various cultures to liaise in the form of visual arts.
2018 Judges
Mr John McDonald Art critic & Columnist, SMH
Professor Yongsun Suh Seoul National College of Arts, Korea
Mr Oliver Smith Senior Lecturer, SCA
Congratulations!
Winner $20,000 Acquisitive
Mangroves by Claire Tozer
Highly Commended $2,000
Untitled Triptych by Andrew Nott
Judges’ Commendation
Convergence by Ann Arora
Jogakbo I by Jonathan Kim
MANGROVES BY CLAIRE TOZER
MANGROVES BY CLAIRE TOZER
UNTITLED TRIPTYCH BY ANDREW NOTT
UNTITLED TRIPTYCH BY ANDREW NOTT
CONVERGENCE BY ANN AROA
CONVERGENCE BY ANN AROA
JOGAKBO I BY JOANTHAN KIM
JOGAKBO I BY JOANTHAN KIM
FEAST OF K-CHOPSTICKS: KOREAN CRAFT & DESIGN 젓가락 향연
Feast your eyes on Korean craft and design! As part of the Sydney Craft Week, Feast of K-Chopsticks explores diverse craft practices on chopsticks from Korea. Spanning relics, artifacts and handicrafts, this exhibition showcases culture of chopsticks and a wide variety of artistic chopsticks related to local craftsmanship. 80 artists focus on a range of approaches to complete the aesthetic sensibility with functionality. For the opening night, there will be a performance by Solwot, traditional percussion team and a demonstration of making chopsticks by artist LEE Joung-kuk, all the way from Cheongju City. Chopsticks are widely used across East Asia, and are commonly used by around 30 percent of the global population. Although the shape of the sticks differs from country to country, one thing remains constant: they are comprised of two identical sticks. The factor that most influences the design of the chopsticks is local cuisine and local cooking traditions. Recent chopsticks designs make you want to hold them. When holding chopsticks of various shades and colours, the hand becomes part of the design. It’s hard to resist the temptation to own such sets of chopsticks. From earthy designs using materials found in nature, to use of eco-friendly non-toxic materials, such as silicon and corn, chopsticks continue to evolve in the present day (Reference: Korean Culture and Information Service. Chopsticks, Designed To Be ‘Held’. KOREA. vol.14, no.02, 2018, pp.34-35.).
This exhibition has been made possible by the Cheongju City and the Cheongju Cultural Industry Foundation, South Korea.
Exhibition information
10 October – 9 November 2018
Korean Cultural Centre Australia Gallery
THE JOURNEY OF TIME 한국공예전-시간의 여정
THE TIME OF NATURE, THE TIME OF HUMAN AND THE TIME OF OBJECTS
The Korean Cultural Centre Australia (KCC) presents a craft exhibition ‘The Journey of Time’ featuring 81 works by 22 eminent artisans and artists from Korea.
This exhibition explores a good selection of contemporary Korean craft which reflects the notion of time of nature, human and objects.
‘The Journey of Time’ illustrates the distinctive and exceptional hybrid qualities that embrace past and present Korean craft. The materials used include metal, fabric, wood, lacquer, paper, leather and carbon fiber etc., and all the works highlight the self-discipline of the artist in the course of approaching or reverting to the nature and the essence thereof.
Following its successful exhibition in Spain (Museo National De Artes Decorativas) last June, this exhibition will be held in Australia for the first time.
Artistic director GIO Kisang says of the exhibition:
“Koreans classify objects as those for objects; for the nature; and for humans. That is because different materials and techniques are employed according to the purpose of the object, and the most adequate manufacturing methodology for that very functionality of the object is chosen. Over time, objects have been lost, retained or restored repeatedly, and the profound aesthetics embedded in each of the objects have struck a balance with the functionality of the objects. The exhibition seeks to observe the real contemporaneous value of objects, centring on the time during which the existence in nature was explored, the value of heritage that had been carried through generations, and the time-consuming repetitions and variations required for a raw material to become an object.”
This exhibition is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Korea and co-organised by the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF) and the Korean Cultural Centre Australia.
Exhibition information
26 July – 14 September 2018
Korean Cultural Centre Australia Gallery
GENERATION TO GENERATION: KOREAN TRADITIONAL CRAFTS OF IMPORTANT INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE
Generation to Generation introduces Inheritance system of important intangible cultural heritage of Korea. In a diverse collection of Korean traditional crafts from Cultural Heritage Administration in Korea, the exhibition highlights 21 works by authorised individual skill holders.
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Intangible Cultural Heritage are traditional products such as drama, music, dance, folk game and rites, martial art, handicrafts, and cuisine. They have high historic, academic, and artistic values and distinct local flavours. ‘Intangible’ in this case means artistic activity or technique that is formless. They are designated as cultural heritage when actualised by the people or the organisations that have artistic or technical ability. Simultaneously, such people are authorised as holders.
Intangible Cultural Heritage are learned, practiced, and inherited by people and organisations. The authorised individual (holders) or organisation with skill or ability is encouraged and supported to succeed in maintaining and preserving the traditional culture.
Inheritance System of Important Intangible Cultural Heritage
For the stable and systematic activity of cultural heritage, Korea Intangible Cultural Heritage system maintains a consistent inheritance procedure from skill holder-apprentice-graduate-scholarship student (general student).
The main responsibility of holder is to spread traditional culture and inherit their property to the next generation. Once certain individuals or organisations are acknowledged as holders, they select student with the will and the ability to inherit their skill and property. When the selected students completed the course of three years and reach up to the definite ability, they are recognised as graduate. Among these graduate, the most excellent will be selected as ‘apprentices’ by recommendation of holders and the evaluations of cultural experts. These chosen apprentices have the duty to assist the holders, as well as learn their skills.
As explained above, Korea’s inheritance system of Intangible Cultural Heritage has been providing and supporting a stable atmosphere for the inheritance of precious skills and properties.
Credit: Important Intangible Cultural Heritage in Korea, Cultural Heritage Administration
March – July 2018, Korean Cultural Centre Australia Gallery
