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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
‘Circle II: Identical Illusion’ is a self-portrait series that seeks to uncover the essence of my identity, deeply rooted in personal history and cultural background. The ‘Circle’ series draws from my childhood, marked by my parents' divorce and a transient life among various relatives. This instability allowed me to observe the power dynamics and contradictions within Confucian values in Korean society. The most profound influence was living with my aunt, a Korean shaman, for five years. Her guidance, along with exposure to shamanistic Buddhist art, deeply shaped my creative sensibilities and became a significant motif throughout the ‘Circle’ and ‘Circle II’ series. A shocking encounter during this period left a lasting impression, compelling me to revisit these early experiences through photography. This artistic process enabled me to transcend personal trauma and delve into the layers of my identity. Inspired by Korean folk art and traditional props, my work reveals distorted personas shaped by cultural and societal expectations. Drawing from Korean didactic tales, especially the notion that "the wicked fall and the good prosper," I cast myself in the roles of various fictional characters, intentionally twisting and exaggerating their personalities. Through these self-portraits, I explore gender fluidity, causing traditional moral dichotomies to collapse within me and rendering patience as a virtue obsolete. In essence, ‘Circle II’ is not just a quest to discover the unadorned, complete self but also an effort to balance personal narrative with cultural critique. By intertwining my experiences with broader societal issues, this series serves as a form of self-meditation, guiding me from imagination to reality and documenting my journey from immaturity to maturity.
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2010
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Giclée on Paper
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17 W x 25.5 H x 0.1 D in
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No
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Jung S Kim
United States
Jung S Kim is known for a masquerading self-portrait artist based in New Jersey, with roots tracing back to Seoul, Korea. Her unwavering passion for the visual arts propelled her to pursue a major in Fine Art Photography at Chung-Ang University in Korea. In 2001, she embarked on a transformative journey, immigrating to the United States, where she has ardently nurtured her career in the realm of photographic art. Kim's artistic prowess has earned recognition both nationally and internationally, with exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Providence Center for Photographic Arts, Filter Photo Festival, Humble Art Foundation, The Center for Fine Art Photography, The Griffin Museum of Photography, and the New York Foundation for the Arts. In 2014, Kim received a distinguished invitation to The New York Times-Lens New York Portfolio Review, solidifying her standing within the photography community. Notably, her work secured a coveted spot in "Photography NOW" at The Center for Photography at Woodstock. Her artistic influence extends globally, with participation in renowned events such as Rencontres Internationales De La Photographie in Arles, The 3rd Asian Women Photographer Showcase at the Obscura Festival, Kwangju Biennale, the Daegu Photo Biennale, and exhibitions at distinguished institutions like Seoul Museum of Art in Korea, and Soho Photo Gallery in NYC. She has garnered esteemed accolades, including the Robert Cornelius Portrait Award, Julia Margaret Cameron Award, Grand Prix Juror Award, Director's Choice Award from the C4FAP, and the AHL Foundation of Visual Arts Award. Kim's notable series, "Circle," has been published as "Zine Collection No10, Circle" by Editions Bessard in Paris. Collections of Kim's work find a home in esteemed institutions, including, FNAC (Fonds National d’Art Contemporain) in France, Imago Mundi Collection in Italy, The Center for Photography at Woodstock in New York and Daelim Museum(former Hanlim Museum) and Samtan Art Mine Museum in Korea. Her artistic journey continues to captivate audiences, establishing her as a dynamic force in the contemporary photographic landscape.
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