Chris Ro

Chris Ro (b. 1976) is an artist who is fascinated by non-visual themes and concepts. His projects have examined concepts that are often more felt than seen. Themes like humor, sound, geomancy, thieves and space are recurring elements in his project work. These projects can sometimes be characterized for their kinetic, spatial, poetic and atmospheric properties. Coming from both an architectural and graphic background, his work mixes components of printing, installation, animation, writing and traditional painting and drawing. He currently teaches at Hongik University. He has a mixed background of research at institutions like UC Berkeley, the Rhode Island School of Design and Seoul National University. His work has been exhibited all over the world and is part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Die Neue Sammlung, the Seoul National University Museum of Art, Hongik University Museum of Art, Platform-L Contemporary Art Center and the National Hangeul Museum.