Old Future, 2017 Acrylic on canvas 76 2/5 × 51 1/5 in 194 × 130 cm

The portrait and the landscape are among the most common and traditional genres in art history. Even though they might not be addressing new things, because of this history artists are still engaged with these subjects and use them to locate iconic elements that represent contemporary life.

This is because they perceive these subjects as being able to reflect the times whilst still being anchored in tradition. Despite differing levels of engagement and practice, when looking at the tendencies of works by significant artists who have played a leading role in the hegemony of contemporary art, they mostly transform and vary these typical elements according to the demands and form of their time.

Old Future, 2017 Acrylic on canvas 76 2/5 × 51 1/5 in 194 × 130 cm

There seems to be no better subject to address their stories than portraits and no better object to identify the conditions of living than landscapes. When considering symptoms such as the loss or confusion of identity which most contemporary people are sick of, the figure and landscape are not outdated subjects, and rather can be interpreted as some of the powerful and constant media in visual art. - Kho, Chung-Hwan (art critic)

Old Future, 2016 Acrylic on canvas 35 4/5 × 28 7/10 in 91 × 73 cm

He says, the series of make him experience the prospect of his creation by getting together nude and Han-bok (Korean dress).

His works are derived from original idea which is putting Korean dress on western women and brings out a sense of beauty using air brushing technique.

By harmonizing the structure of opposition between the East and the West, traditional and contemporary, body and soul, and the Eastern culture and the Western culture, new fascination of the beauty of human body could be created.

Old Future, 2016 Acrylic on canvas 44 1/10 × 76 2/5 in 112 × 194 cm

born in 1969 2002 Graduated from M.P.A.(Plastic Arts), Paris VIII University, France / 1998 Graduated from Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Versailles, France / 1994 B.F.A. Hong-ik University, Seoul, Korea Selected Solo Exhibitions(13 times) 2006, 2008 Kumho Museum (Seoul, Korea) / 2007 Gallery Christine Park (Paris, France) / 2003, 2004, 2007 Gongsan Gallery (Daegu, Korea) / 1999 Gallery Bernanos (Paris, France) / 1998 Gallery FIAP Jean-Monet (Paris, France)

After receiving a degree in fashion design from Paris’ prestigious Studio Berçot, Goen Jong returned to Korea to launch her eponymous label in 2012 based on her 7 years experience in Paris.

Majoring in lingerie, the designer presents the juxtaposition of architectural silhouette and refined romanticism, reinterpreted by her own feminine touch.

GOEN.J immediately made its headway into the international market, first recognized by prestigious retailers such as Opening Ceremony and Harvey Nichols Hong Kong.

In 2014, despite being an emerging designer brand, the label entered in all branches of Barneys New York and has rapidly reinforced its standing across Europe and the US.

All of these extraordinary achievements have been made without any marketing or runway shows, but purely attributed to her own design and aesthetics. It encapsulates romantic but contemporary attitude at the same time, adding up a fresh perspective to the familiar and ordinary.

She draws inspiration from unexpected harmony found in contrasting elements. The balance between delicate and structural design is further highlighted by her thoughtful approach to the visualization of vitality.

She attempts to leave powerful impact by considering dynamic movements of womens body rather than focusing on static designs. Goen.J is now carried by high-fashion retailers both online and offline, including Net-a-Porter, Farfetch, Barneys, Selfridges, Liberty,Bergdorf Goodman, Moda Operandi, Shopbop and Yoox. Named as the winner of 2017 12th SFDF Awards, the label secures its position as one of Korea’s representative global brands.

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