ALEX CHO
ALEX CHO
Seoul, South Korea, b. 1993
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Seoul, South Korea, b. 1993
Alex Cho observes the subtle moments of mistranslations in his works. For him, these mistranslations are akin to off-pitch harmony or miscommunication that somehow makes sense. Information seems to overpower reality, appearing as translated or compressed surfaces. Amidst the current state of information overload, the artist seeks out gaps and errors that feel awkward. Using floaty drawing elements and a loose, painterly expression, the artist aims to react to and reassemble encountered information and events, creating new possibilities. The artist hopes to capture moments of awkwardness in these ambiguous spaces. His works resemble anti-humor jokes or awkward silences. The desire to go beyond information and drifting thoughts emerges on the surface of canvases as mistranslations, even if only superficially.
External links
instagram2022
MFA. Korea National University of Arts, Korea
2021
BFA Painting, Hongik University, Korea
Education
2023
Over Easy, Gallery IN, Seoul
Solo Exhibition
2023
Good Neighbor, Art Space 3, Seoul
2023
My Painting Moment, The SoSo, Seoul
2022
Moving Around, CL Gallery, Seoul
Group Exhibition