Blackout
Jang-Oh Hong
June 26th to July 17th, 2010
Blackout
Jang-Oh Hong
Tenderpixel Gallery is pleased to present Blackout, a solo-exhibition by Jang-Oh
Hong. For Blackout, Hong experiments with what happens to art-objects when they
become 'over-exposed' through a reverse-method of lighting: resulting in the
disappearance of the art-object.
Traditionally, light has symbolised spiritual
awakenings,
transcendental
experiences,
and
a
positivist
framework
Renaissance-rationality and liberty. In an art context, lighting is aimed at highlighting
rather than interrupting. However, Hong's interest is in light's ability to distort its
target, in this case his drawings and blinding his spectators.
Jang-Oh Hong explores the multiple manifestations of light as a professional implementation, conceptual tool and physical phenomenon.
In Blackout, Hong generates a destructive interference where light blurs his drawings' colours and shapes. The exhibit's centerpiece is 'Lucy in Black,' a large black diamond on the wall, which is distorted by lights shone not on the image--but into the eyes of the viewers.
Through the reversed relationship between light and object, Hong's contrary atmosphere encourages viewers to rethink notions of conventional perception and contemporary en-lightenment.
Jang-Oh Hong is a conceptual Korean artist who recently completed his MFA at
Goldsmiths, University of London in 2009. Much of his work is concerned with the
ambiguity of set boundaries and the assumptions of perception. He creates stunning
multi-media work that has been shown internationally, including exhibitions
throughout the UK and Korea.
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