The first retrospective solo exhibition of Korean woodcut art master opens in South Africa
Calling all art lovers! The retrospective solo exhibition of Korean woodcut artist Lee Chul Soo kicked off at the Korean Cultural Centre in South Africa (KCCSA) in Pretoria on 1 August 2023 and you just had to be there.
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Lee Chul-Soo, born in 1954 in Seoul, South Korea, is a renowned woodcut art master who conveys universal messages through visual and verbal poems. His work is thought-provoking and invokes curiosity and all the feels.
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In the 1980s, he played a significant role in a public movement, reshaping reality through printmaking and integrating woodcuts into publishing. His exceptional talent and visionary perspectives were showcased in his debut solo exhibition, “Chul Soo Lee’s Prints” at Seoul’s Kwanhoon Gallery in 1981.
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This exhibition showcases Lee Chul Soo's art with 29 works spanning from the 1990s to the 2020s, following the life trajectory of the artist, under the title of “Ink & Wood.”
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The opening reception was held on 1 August 2023 and we were honoured to be invited. We marvelled at the beautiful artwork and had the privilege to witness and participate in a special print demonstration led by South African print artist Sbongiseni Khulu.
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