Van Gogh Reborn!

Chapter 82

[Genius painter Ko Hun enters New York] 

Ko Hun, who announced his belated participation on May 1, is scheduled to depart for New York on April 21. 

Regarding his work Ko Hun said, 

"I have a satisfactory result. Please look forward to it." 

Dispelling concerns that there is not enough time to prepare for the work after the first individual exhibition. 

The Whitney Biennale, where Ko Hun participates, is an art exhibition held by the Whitney Museum of Art in New York City and is known as one of the world's top three biennials. 

The Venice Biennale and the Sao Paulo Biennale are now the world's largest exhibitions only in name. 

The Artists who have been invited from Korea and received great attention for the previous editions of the Whitney Biennale were Kim Hyunki, Cheon Kyung, Baek Dong, Ko Sooyeol, Seo Sangwook, and Jang Mirae. 

Big names stand out this year as well. 

Ferdinand Gonzalez (39), a Cuban-American who created a link between conceptual art and the public. 

There is Henry Marceau(32), a Frenchman who is gaining huge popularity by combining realism and individualistic aesthetics. 

Olivia Gray, the chief curator of the Whitney Biennale, invited 300 artists who made impressive works regardless of whether they were established or new, and 254 artists responded. 

[List of participants] 

Like this, a young Korean Artist is joining the leading writers who are excited just by their name. 

Ko Hun, who appeared like a comet last year, used oriental composition and de-impressionistic expression techniques. 

He talked about how he prepared for this Whitney Biennale. 

Q. Hows your life after the individual exhibition Hun? 

A. I'm working on my work while attending school. It's hard to study at school, but I'm enjoying learning. 

Q. The schedule is tight. How is the finished work? 

A. I'm satisfied. I'm sure it'll be fun. Please look forward to it. 

Q. Did you have any difficulties? 

A. It was hard. I had the idea before, but I couldn't find a way to express it. It took about three weeks, and I barely slept for two weeks.  

Q. It seems that the genius painter Ko Hun also has difficulties. 

A. I don't think Im a genius. If I really was one, I would have finished the work without breaking a sweat.  

Q. Was it the same when you prepared for the Sweet Happiness Exhibition? 

A. Yes, I drew about 60 paintings. There were times when I drew two works a day, but I could only display 19 of them. 

Q. Didn't you like it? 

A. You can't always draw good pictures. When I think about making a work, I get scared of the canvas. 

Q. You get scared of the canvas? 

A. It's always scary. But I don't hesitate. I have to fight back even if its scary. And there's no answer other than drawing. 

Q. I thought you enjoyed drawing. 

A. Its tiring. It's painful, but I think I really like it because there's something I want to draw? 

Q. Who do you look forward to the most at the Whitney Biennale? 

A. Ferdinando Gonzalez. I don't know much about conceptual art, so I'm looking forward to what kind of art he'll exhibit. 

The boy said painting was hard and painful while smiling.  

The boy was coloring with cartoon characters while waiting for the appointment, even though he looked tired. 

[Attached photo]

During the interview with Ko Hun, I found out that what we love doesnt always be pleasant and enjoyable. 

As he said, he really likes to paint even though he feels tired and scared. 

I wish him good luck on the world stage after successfully finishing his first individual competition. 

-Kim Jiwoo (Yehwa) 

The Whitney Museum, which is interested in the Korean art market, started with artist Kim Hyunki, and invited leading artists such as Chun Kyung, Ko Sooyeol, Sangwook, and Jang Mirae. 

There has been a gap for quite a while since Jang Mirae. 

It was good news for Korean art lovers as the Whitney Museum actively expressed its intention to invite Ko Hun. 

Is he coloring sponge bob?? 

How much would he have got if he drew something else while doing that? 

Its said that he's doing it to heal. 

So cute. ????

It's obvious, but hes also good at coloring. It also looks like a work of art. 

Even if you go into NewTube, there are a lot of people who are better than that. ????

Let's see the colors. He only uses three colors, and it's not easy to paint in such a clear and harmonious way. 

It looks good because he's unique.  

Its healing for adults too, so I bought one like that. 

For adults? 

Isn't it weird if you buy a color book for a 10year-old as an adult? Are you able to live your daily life??

What are you thinking? It's not like that. ???

Why isn't Henry Marceau the most anticipated Artist?

Henry Marceau is again squeamish.

Really crazy Red

He put a raincoat on Marceau's jewel. ????

But looking at the picture, he must be really tired. 

Where's the bright Hun? ?

He must have been working for two weeks without sleeping. 

The schedule was too tight. 

I hope he doesnt hurt his body. 

He has to eat well and sleep well because hes growing up. 

Overrated for his skills. 

I don't think that's the case if Whitney's museum invited him. 

But it's really unfortunate. Can't we really see the [Frost wheat field] again? 

Wouldn't Henry have a collection exhibition someday? 

He did it a few years ago. Do we have to wait that long? 

There's nothing we can do. 

Art lovers regretted that it might be difficult to see Ko Hun's [Frost Wheat Field] in person in the future. 

It's not just a problem for Korean fans, but also the fans in Europe and North America, where the Whitney Biennale will be held.

Moreover, it features the largest number of artists in the history of the exhibition, including Ferdinando Gonzalez and Henry Marceau.

The 2028 Whitney Biennale recorded exceptional visitors on its opening day, continuing its reputation as the world's largest art exhibition.

Grandpa usually sleeps on the plane, so a boring journey from Incheon to New York was expected. 

Uncle Bang was also busy looking at something. 

I thought I wouldn't be bored because Sihyeon was with me, but it wasn't either. 

"No, I said it's too much to write down as a fraction." 

In my opinion, a Korean elementary school that teaches these things to 10-year-old children is going too far. 

Obviously, the PDF file says middle school math. 

If its middle school, it would be for the children in the age group of 16 years old in Korean age, and to teach the math of those children to these young students, the world has become very harsh and difficult to live in. 

If so, I dont know what a 16-year-old would be learning. 

Let's do it later.  

No, You didn't come to school, so you have to learn it all, this time. I heard you'll be staying in the U.S. for another two weeks. Then, how will you do the test?" 

Half the time I was on the plane, I had to take Sihyeon's math class. 

It would have been better to be bored. 

I arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport. 

What brings you here?

The immigration inspector asked the question with an expressionless face. 

"I'm here to participate in the Whitney Biennale." 

"The Whitney Biennale? Hmm. You're not old enough to look like an artist." 

In Korea, I get noticed everywhere I go, but it seems like Im less well known in the United States.

I've heard that Caroline Streak made me famous, but that doesn't seem to be the case either. 

There is an invitation letter sent from the Whitney Museum of Art in the sponge bob bag, but I have kept it in the cargo compartment so I was wondering if there was a way to prove that Im an artist without showing it. 

Suddenly a notebook and a pen caught my eye. 

"Can I borrow your notebook and pen?" 

"What are you going to do?" 

"I want to prove that I'm a painter." 

"It's fun, I can't wait long." 

I got a notebook and a pen and sketched his face. 

One-minute croquis and three-minute croquis. 

I have repeated it for many years as training to catch the characteristics of the object well. 

If I draw it more realistically than usual, I'll probably draw it well. 

"Oh. You really are a painter." 

The immigration officer who checked his face in the paper spoke with admiration.

How long are you going to stay?

A couple of weeks. 

I hope you have a wonderful trip. 

The immigration officer tore up the notebook and returned my drawing. 

"It's a present. Take it." 

"I'm not interested in paintings. I'll forget even if I keep it" 

Uncle Bang, who followed, laughed as he shrugged his shoulders and passed. 

What's funny Uncle Bang? 

'I was wondering what I should do if you gave it to him and how I should get it back?" 

"It's just a sketch, Uncle Bang." 

"It's a problem because you drew it. I'm sorry for him, but I'm glad." 

After waiting a little longer, grandpa, Sihyeon, and the secretary who followed him as Sihyeon's guardian gathered. 

I went out to pack my things. 

The staff from the Whitney Museum welcomed us. 

He was a man with a bright complexion.

"Welcome. Mr. Ko Hun, Im John Carter from the Whitney Museum's public relations team." 

"Nice to meet you. Thank you for inviting me." 

I shook hands with John Carter. 

" Hello Sir Ko Sooyeol, its a pleasure meeting you." 

Nice to meet you.

John Carter bowed while greeting grandpa. 

It seems grandpa is respected in the U.S. as well. 

He shook hands with Uncle Bang happily. 

It seems like they have been conversing through mail and phone conversations. 

When I went outside under John Carters guidance, there was an abnormally long car waiting for us. 

I was surprised looking at the interior which looked as if a small room had been moved into the car. 

"Then, shall we go to the accommodation." 

"I want to stop by the museum right away. I have to hand over the painting."  

From Seoul to Incheon International Airport and back to here, I had spent enough of the whole day.

I can't wait any longer. 

John Carter raised his eyebrows and asked Uncle Bang and grandpa for consent. 

"Is Sihyeon fine with it?" 

"Yes." 

Grandpa worried that Sihyeon would be tired, so he asked, and Sihyeon nodded his head. 

Please go right away. 

Uncle Bang told John Carter of our intentions:. 

"It will take about 30 minutes. Let's go." 

The driver moved the car.

It's as quiet as grandpa's car. 

I drank the drink John Carter recommended and listened to his story.

"People have been gathering since day one. Thank you for providing a great piece of art." 

"Thank you for having me." 

I haven't even hung [Mask] yet, but it's too much praise, so I changed the subject of the conversation. 

"I heard that the museum only deals with contemporary American art." 

"That's right. we respected the founder's will, but we had doubts about dealing only with artists in the United States." 

John Carter explained that when the Whitney Museum of Art opened, a unique American culture was prevalent, and that was the reason the founder Van Whitney made such a will.

"As time went by, the boundaries between countries were broken. Collaboration with Artist Baek Dong in 1993 was part of that. The Whitney Museum now respects all contemporary artists." 

Even with the direction of the founder. 

The flexible acceptance of the times seems to be in line with the spirit of the Whitney Biennale, which deals with various artworks. 

"Wow." 

Sihyeon looked out the window and admired the view. 

As I turned my head, I saw a huge building in a form that I had never thought of before.

The wall faces at various angles, so the light shines differently, and each wall feels a different color accordingly. 

Thanks to the rows of trapezoidal windows, I feel three-dimensional even though I am looking at the real thing. 

"It's the Whitney Museum of Art." 

Even after getting out of the car, I looked at the building with Sihyeon. 

"Amazing." 

"Yeah. So cool." 

The WH Art Museum is great, but the Whitney Museum was really jaw-dropping. 

My heart beats at the thought of my work hanging in a place like this. 

"Ko Sooyeol? It's Ko Sooyeol." 

"It's Ko Hun." 

Suddenly, when I was in front of the Whitney Museum, the surroundings became chaotic. 

I think they recognized grandpa and me, so suddenly they pushed the microphone and camera while pouring out questions. 

"Please say something about the work!"  

What kind of conversation did you have with Henry Marceau?" 

"Do you have any plans for the exhibition? " 

I let my guard down thanks to the immigration inspector. 

It's not easy here either.

(To be Continued)

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