Her lacquer surfaces unfold as deep, dim spaces in which light does not burst forth but brightens almost imperceptibly, as though moving at the pace of material time. This structure of “light being born” recalls Bachelard’s notion of the deep time of material imagination. The objects embedded on the surface rise like small life-seeds, marking delicate incidents of emergence. Such “slow yet certain” movement echoes principles long explored in East Asian aesthetics—particularly the idea of formless form, the “shape of no-shape” and “image of no-thing.”

Gallery THEO is founded in Seoul, South Korea in 2020. The priority mission of THEO is to establish a sustainable art cycle rooted in diversity. THEO was established by two directors who have built their careers in the art markets of the UK and the US, bringing their international expertise and networks to the Korean art scene.
The primary objective of Gallery THEO is to showcase the wide-ranging spectrum of Korean art and its richness. The gallery is dedicated to supporting young and gifted Korean artists, regardless of artistic genres, and identifying the commercial potential in their work. By providing a platform for these artists, the gallery aims to foster their growth and development within the rapidly evolving art ecosystem.
In addition to promoting local artists, Gallery THEO actively seeks to encourage diversity and bridge cultural boundaries. The gallery accomplishes this by establishing strong relationships with relevant institutions and collaborations with galleries both locally and internationally. By engaged in collaborations with artists and directors from various backgrounds, Gallery THEO strives to introduce international artists to Korean and Asian audiences, thereby promoting cross-cultural exchange and expanding the artistic discourse. 
Through challenging projects and a commitment to artists excellence, Gallery THEO envisions a gallery space that can co-exist and thrive alongside art creators, adapting to the dynamic art landscape.

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Blooming landscape

Dancing willows

Song of the wind in the forest

Arirang Cantabile

The Good Earth

Pine Tree

Rimm Chae uses ottchil (Korean lacquer) to jump back and forth between past and present as well as East and West as she creates a powerful visual expression of the marvelous journey of nature. At Art Miami, held from November 29 to December 4, Chae presents a monumental work entitled Mountain and Island, her artistic interpretation of ideological colors and saekdong (traditional multi-colored stripes) that reflects a distinctly Korean sentiment.

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