Step into Booth #F11 at the Seattle Art Fair and immerse yourself in "Intertwined," a compelling exhibition presented by Gallery B612. This showcase features the evocative works of Younghwa Choi and MiYoung Margolis, offering a nuanced exploration of contemporary art through their distinctive approaches.
Younghwa Choi: The Art of Transformation
Younghwa Choi’s artistic journey during the pandemic reveals an innovative fusion of materials and concepts. Confronted with the constraints of isolation and the omnipresence of delivery boxes, Choi transformed these mundane objects into a medium of artistic expression. Her ink-and-wash paintings, which once depicted serene American landscapes on canvas, now incorporate the textures and forms of repurposed cardboard. This evolution creates a dialogue between traditional Korean painting techniques and modern materials, reflecting the layered complexities of our current era.
MiYoung Margolis: Textures of Emotion
MiYoung Margolis, with her diverse artistic background, brings a rich tapestry of emotions to "Intertwined." As a mixed-media artist, wearable art designer, and choreographer, Margolis creates works that weave together oil, acrylic, sand, salt, crystal, cardboard, and Korean rice paper (‘Hanji’). Her textured canvases evoke a deep emotional resonance, exploring themes of feminine experience and collective narratives. The incorporation of everyday materials, like cardboard and ‘Hanji,’ imbues her pieces with a tactile quality that invites intimate engagement and reflection.
The Essence of "Intertwined"
"Intertwined" captures the interplay between individual expression and shared experience. Choi’s repurposed materials and Margolis’s emotive textures converge to create an immersive exploration of contemporary life. Each artwork offers a contemplative journey, inviting viewers to reflect on the intricate connections that shape our world.
Join us at Booth #F11 to experience the artistic dialogue of "Intertwined." Witness how Younghwa Choi and MiYoung Margolis transform everyday elements into profound reflections on the human condition and engage with art that speaks to the essence of our shared experiences.
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MiYoung Margolis (b.1979~)
Curator & Owner of <Gallery B612> in Seattle,
Founder of O-Jak Bridge Art & Dance in Seattle, 2022
Artistic Director and Choreographer of MiYoung Margolis Dance Collective
Seattle Fashion Week 2017, Official Wearable Fashion Designer of <Seattle Aphrodite>
Korea National Sport University, Bachelor's in Dance / Seoul, South Korea
Ewha Womans University, Master's in Physical Education / Seoul, South Korea
2015 RoCo Int'l, 66 Art Exhibition in NY, USA
2015 Greenpoint Gallery in NY, USA
2015 Group exhibition at Tacoma Art Museum in Tacoma, WA, USA
2016 Redmond Art Festival, VALA Eastside, Special recognition in Redmond, WA, USA
2016 Mukilteo Art Festival in Mukilteo, WA, USA
2016 Edmonds Art Festival in Edmonds, WA, USA
2016 Semi-Finalist for Bombay Artisan National Competition, USA
2017 Wearable Expressions 7th International Juried Exhibition at Palos Verdes Art Center in CA, USA
2017~2018 the Official Public Artist by City of Shoreline in Shoreline, WA, USA
2018 Solo Art Exhibition at Lamonts Art Gallery in Seattle, WA, USA
2018 Solo Art Exhibition at Special Art in Seoul, Korea
2018 MIAF Myeong-dong International Art Festival in Seoul, Korea
2018 Selected Artist by Bellevue Art Festival & Bellevue Art Museum, Bellevue WA, USA
2020 ArtX Contemporary Gallery, Seattle WA, USA
2020 Solo Art Exhibition at Gallery B612, Seattle WA, USA
2021 Selected Artist by Bellevue Art Festival & Bellevue Art Museum, Bellevue WA, USA
2023 The Grand International Art Fair, Seoul Shilla Hotel
2023 Seattle Art Fair
2023 Gallery Doo, Seoul, Korea
2024 LA Art Show
2024 Group Art Exhibition: Women, An Art Exhibition at Gallery B612
Awards
Spring Art Competition @Focus Point Shape International Art Gallery - June 2015 Exhibition
Special Recognition Award, Abstracts 2016 Art Exhibition, the Light Space & Time - Mar 2016
Semi-finalist in the Bombay Artisan 2016 national competition
Younghwa Choi (b. 1970~ )
Hongik University, BFA & MFA in Korean Paintings /Seoul, South Korea
Korean National Art Competitions | Gwacheon National Museum
Wawon Exhibition | Hongik University Museum, Seoul
Weight Exhibition | Seoul KEPCO Plaza Gallery
Geumgang Art Competition | Daejeon Hanlim Museum of Art
Daejeon Arts Festival | Daejeon Cultural Center
Sonoma Landscape Exhibition
Simple Steps Exhibitions | Palo Alto/ San Francisco
Rock,Paper, Scissors Exhibition | Graton
National Art Programs |Santa Rosa
Landscape in a box- solo exhibition | Korean Consulate in San Francisco
Seattle Art Fair 2023 | LFEC, Seattle
Amazon solo exhibition | Amazon
Headquarter, Frontier lobby, Seattle
Pulp Juried Show | SAC, Sebastopol
Contemporary Landscape 2024 | CICA Art Museum, South Korea
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