Zan Choi

Born is Pennsylvania, USA, 1980.
lives and works in South of Korea.
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I have been casting doubt on the simple things in our lives that we usually take for granted without serious criticism. For instances, we frequently encounter the noble and unique images which are made up of common material. Over the years, I have been attempted to re-create some famous subjects, such as masterpieces of art in a series of parody and well-known persons in a series of people, by using commercial stickers. In my works I wish people not only cast doubt on what we take for granted, but also are able to look the things in different ways.
We live in a society in which we form a complex relationship among other people under a sort of social norm and role. In this process the society usually requires endless expectations and value. In this environment I cast doubts on or ask questions on the invisible social norm and standards. What I realize is that pre-existing traditional material is not suitable to express my idea and thought. While looking for a good stuff for my work, I found commercial stickers are everywhere and are often treated as garbages due to over-production. Subsequently I picked up th...

2010 BFA in Fine Art – Sculpture, University of Seoul, Korea
2008 MFA in Fine Art – Sculpture, University of Seoul, Korea

Solo Shows
2016 "Exhibition", KISS Galley, Seoul
2014 "Exhibition", Gallery 41, Seoul
2012 "MASTERHANDS", Gallery Sejul, Seoul
2009 "RE-PLAY", Gallery Young, Seoul

Group Shows
2016 "Heartbreak in Peanuts", Avenuel Hall World Tower Branch, Seoul
2015 "Hommage to Film", LOTTE Gallery Anyang Branch, Anyang
2015 "Hommage to Film", LOTTE Gallery Daejeon Branch, Daejeon
2014 "Warhol x Friends", Jean gallery, Seoul
2014 "Hommage to Film", LOTTE Gallery Gwangju Branch, Gwangju
2014 "People·People", GS Caltex Yeulmaru, Yeosu
2014 "Analogue Beauty", Gallery Si;jak, Seoul
2013 "Cool Running", LOTTE Gallery Yeongdeungpo Branch, Seoul
2013 "WORLD OF STAR", Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul Arts Center, Seoul
2012 "TOKA ART FACTORY Open Studio Artists", TOKA ART FACTORY, Seoul
2012 "Existence and Illusion", Guro Art Valley Gallery, Seoul
2012 "Finding of the Hidden Masterpieces", Gallery H Daegu Branch, Daegu
2011 "YOUNG ARTISTS", Cultural Museum, Dongshin University, Naju
2009 "Face and Light", Ssamzie Art Mart, Seoul
2009 "Digitopia Four Artists", W Gallery, Seoul
2009 "8th Funny Sculpture! Funny Painting!", Gallery Sejul, Seoul
2009 "Digilog", Gallery Grimson, Seoul