ART MRKT San Francisco = Asian Inspired Art

The Mindy Solomon Gallery is proud to return to ART MRKT San Francisco for its second year. Returning artist, Sungyee Kim, delivers paintings that might be described as deeply spiritual, a theme that unifies a cohesive collection of Meditative Works that embody a combination of traditional and contemporary themes.

In addition to a select grouping of two-dimensional works we will be presenting a collection of pop-inspired Chinese sculptures. San Francisco based artist, Wanxin Zhang, will feature a dynamic union shared between expressive figural work and historic narrative.

Mindy Solomon Gallery powerhouse painter James Kennedy will debut a new body of sophisticated hard edge geometric abstractions. Kennedy is a master of tonal painting that is reminiscent of mid-century modern design and architecture, which also elicits an Asian aesthetic.

Korean artist Lee Kang Hyo’s lovely jar forms, recently on display at the prestigious Asian Art Museum in San Francisco will be available for serious collectors of beautifully rendered puncheong onggi ceramics, as well as the newly inspired first time buyer. Erin Parish, newly added to the gallery roster, will be displaying a series of non-objective paintings that showcase her fervent commitment to Buddhist practices. Sylvia Hommert’s layered holographic paintings evoke Mandala like imagery, rounding out this magnetic group of talented artists.

ART MRKT San Francisco takes place May 17—20. If you are traveling to San Francisco, or reside in the area, feel free to contact us for fair passes and on site consultation. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Meditative Journeys Invitation and Review

Meditative Journeys celebrates our connection to the Korean Contemporary Art movement featuring the meditative works of Sungyee Kim (above) and Kang Hyo Lee on exhibit through March 31, 2012.

 

The Mindy Solomon Gallery works hard to curate thought-provoking exhibitions while providing approachable, high-quality works representing a global perspective. Meditative Journeys presents two Korean artists deeply connected to their work while visually presenting ancient traditions fused with contemporary ideals.

Meditative Journeys is a museum worthy exhibit with over 100 unique ready to be reviewed by you.  You are cordially invited to visit the gallery and take in this wonderful collection. Please contact the gallery for additional information and visit the Art Taco review online. (Kang Hyo Lee, image above).

SCOPE NY Art Fair Booth

We are at SCOPE New York this week and presenting the dynamic works of the de la Torre Brothers, Generic Art Solutions, Marc Burckhardt, Bonnie Marie Smith, Kurt Weiser, Sunkoo Yuh and James Kennedy.

The Mindy Solomon Gallery works hard to present thought-provoking, high-quality contemporary art works by emerging talent representing the best in sculptural forms, photography, painting and mixed media. (Learn more about G.A.S., James Kennedy, Kurt Weiser, Marc Burckhardt, the de la Torre Brothers).

Booth No. A11 will be on exhibit at SCOPE NY through Sunday, March 11. If you should need entry passes, please contact me or the gallery.

Back home, Meditative Journeys, presenting Korean painter Sungyee Kim and sculptor Kang Hyo Lee is open and on exhibit through March 31. See opening photos here.

Meditative Journeys is now OPEN

Meditative Journeys opened last night to a receptive crowd featuring painter Sungyee Kim and sculptor Kang Hyo Lee from Korea. An impressive selection of Korean contemporary presenting close to 100 pieces and is now OPEN for you. Stop by the gallery or contact us for more information.

Meditative Journeys Opening

Meditative Journeys celebrates our connection to the Korean Contemporary Art movement. Proudly, we will be presenting the deeply meditative works of Sungyee Kim and Kang Hyo Lee on Saturday, February 25 from 6 to 8PM.

Meditative Journeys is a museum quality exhibition will be on display through March 31, 2012 and select works are available by contacting the gallery. You will not want to miss this inspired premiere. Learn more here. Experience more about Korean Contemporary here.

Art Wynwood Passes : Feb 17-19

We are pleased to announce that we will be featured at this year’s Art Wynwood fair taking place this week in Miami, February 17—19.  Mindy Solomon Gallery will be located at booth A28 and featuring sculptor David Hicks, abstract painter James Kennedy and narrative painter Mernet Larsen.

Visiting this year’s fair is easy. Print out the pass below and bring a guest. We look forward to seeing you at the fair (A28).

During the fair, please visit the Dream Hotel showcasing Erin Parish and her illuminated and multi-layered paintings.

Save the date for Meditative Journeys opening next weekend at the gallery and featuring new work by Korean artists: Sungyee Kim and Kang Hyo Lee.

Meditative Journeys—Korean Paintings and Sculptural Forms

Mindy Solomon Gallery is pleased to present the devotional works of two Korean artists, painter—Sungyee Kim and ceramic artist—Kang Hyo Lee in a two person exhibition entitled, Meditative Journeys. Please join us for the opening reception Saturday, February 25, 2012, 6—8PM.

Sungyee Kim creates densely layered paintings that incorporate the principles of I Ching with the Taoistic pursuit of becoming one with material. Sungyee shares, “A painting’s artificial, two-dimensional surface requires pure belief in spiritual values. It opens a door to the ideal.“

Kang Hyo Lee’s ceramic work infuses ancient tradition with whimsical and contemporary interpretation. Bun-cheong was created during the Koryo Dynasty (918-1392AD) and was commonly used by the aristocracy and commoners of Korea. The decorative style of Bun-cheong was created by stamping patterns or etching into the surface of the unfired clay and then covered with a white slip. The slip was either dipped in a tray or hand painted in a rough, hurried fashion with no consideration for precise detail. (Read more here).

Introducing Korean Contemporary Art

Korean Contemporary Art has received notice as an important contemporary art movement, reintroducing itself as a realigned artist community who incorporates centuries of tradition into a diverse offering of ceramics and painting. Proudly, the Mindy Solomon Gallery represents talented South Korean artists—Sungyee Kim, Kang Hyo Lee, SunKoo Yuh (L) and Wookjae Maeng (R)—since the beginning.

Recently, we have expanded our Korean Art Program to include two distinguished ceramic artists from South Korea—In-Chin Lee and Ree Soo-Jong. In-Chin Lee’s work has been described by Yoo-Jae-gil, (Hong lk University Professor of Art Criticism), “The swelling forms of his jars and the rich colors of their surfaces particularly expose this unending depth.” (In-Chin Lee, above).

Ree Soo Jong begins his process by manually kneading soil into dynamic forms that reveal a raw and unprepared surface, thus preserving the natural look and feel of each piece. Both artists have been featured in galleries around the world and are often referred to as leaders in the ceramics art world. (Ree Soo Jong, above).

We look forward to introducing you to the inspirational works of In-Chin Lee (L) and Ree Soo-Jong (R) and happy to introduce you to a complete selection of works by our Korean artists.

The Mindy Solomon Gallery will be presenting “Meditative Journeys” featuring Sungyee Kim (L) and Lee Kang Hyo (R), FEB 25—MAR 31; Art Fairs: SCOPE NY, SOFA NY, artMRKT San Francisco featuring a diverse grouping of national and international artists; and we are consistently exploring traditional and progressive contemporary art forms.

We look forward to seeing you in the gallery. Please contact us for one-on-one consultation and learn more about our contemporary art program.

Meditative Journeys Save the Date

“Meditative Journeys” presents the devotional works of two Korean artists, Sungyee Kim and Lee Kang Hyo, on February 25 through March 31. Opening reception Saturday, February 25 from 6—8PM. More information here. Look out for Art in America and Ceramics’s Art and Perception featuring Sungyee Kim and Lee Kang Hyo.

Lee Kang Hyo’s New Works

Korean artist, Lee Kang Hyo will be presenting a large collection of Bun-cheong ceramics in “Meditative Journeys.” The Bun-cheong style of ceramic making is an ancient tradition characterized by a loose and informal application of white clay used by Korean commoners and royalty back in the day—918-1392AD.

We have recently posted 54 new masterful works by Kang Hyo Lee in preparation for his wonderful exhibition, also featuring Sungyee Kim. Please visit Kang Hyo Lee’s recent collection. If you have any questions or acquire for your collection please contact the gallery. “Meditative Journeys” on exhibit February 25 through March 31, 2012.