Hwang Seontae South Korea, b. 1972
Hwang Seontae was born in South Korea in 1972. He studied fine art at Kyunghee University in South Korea and went on to train in Sculpture at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle in Germany, where he completed his postgraduate study, specialising in Glass Art. He has exhibited in South Korea, the USA and Europe, showing numerous times in the UK, where he is exclusively represented by The Pontone Gallery.
His work takes the form of the 'light box', constructed from layers of printed and etched glass, depicting cooly delineated, contemporary interiors. The box has a self-contained light source which articulates the imagined scene. Sunlight enters through windows, casting pools and patterns of illumination and projecting shadowed forms across the silent spaces. In this mostly monochromatic world, there are hints of subtle colour in the exterior glimpses of landscape and foliage. The sun's rays energise and bring life to the scene. Rooms are deserted but not abandoned; they are furnished and maintained. There is a sense of recent departure and/or imminent return.
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Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine III, 2024Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit31 1/8 x 39 3/4 x 1 5/8 in
79 x 101 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine V, 2024Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit19 3/4 x 26 3/8 x 1 5/8 in
50 x 67 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine II, 2023Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit31 1/8 x 39 3/4 x 1 5/8 in
79 x 101 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine IX, 2023Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit50 x 67 x 4 cm
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Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine VI, 2023Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit31 ½ x 40 x 1 ½ in
80 x 102 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine I, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit34 ½ x 79 ½ x 1 ½ in
87 x 202 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine II, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit34 ½ x 79 ½ x 1 ½ in
87 x 202 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine III, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit44 x 60 x 1 ½ in
112 x 152 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine VIII, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit19 3/4 x 26 3/8 x 1 5/8 in
50 x 67 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine, 2018Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit31 x 39 1/2 x 1 1/2 in
78.7 x 100.3 x 3.8 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Space with Sunshine VI, 2017Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit31 1/8 x 39 3/4 x 1 5/8 in
79 x 101 x 4 cm -
Hwang SeontaeThe Sunshine Room, 2016Tempered glass, sandblast, and LED24 ½ x 86 ½ x 1 ½ in
62 x 220 x 4 cm
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Second Shadow
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No Snow Birds Allowed
Art Miami Meets Tribeca 1 Dec 2023 - 27 Jan 2024Friedrichs Pontone is delighted to present a collective exhibition of works by Chris Rivers, Richard Harrison, Henry Jabbour, Im Jibin, Jae Yong Kim, Hwang Seontae and Choi Soowhan.Read more -
Hwang Seontae
Living Light 2 - 26 Nov 2023 -
Tribeca Summer Show
27 Jul - 19 Aug 2023Against the backdrop of sun-kissed skyscrapers and bustling streets, Friedrichs Pontone is thrilled to present our Tribeca Summer show, an extraordinary group exhibition that encapsulates the eclectic spirit of this...Read more -
Nature and Now
Asian Art in Focus 18 Mar - 14 May 2023'Nature and Now: Asian Art in Focus' showcases the unique perspectives and creative styles of a diverse and talented group of Asian artists who are making significant contributions to the contemporary art world.Read more
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LAUNCH
9 Sep - 2 Oct 2022A new contemporary art gallery, Friedrichs Pontone, opens in Tribeca. A joint venture between Martin Friedrichs from New York and Domenic Pontone from London that combines a wealth of art...Read more -
Soft Launch
22 Jun - 27 Jul 2022Welcome to our new contemporary gallery in the heart of TribecaRead more
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Aspen Art Fair
29 Jul - 2 Aug 2025Friedrichs Pontone is delighted to exhibit at the second edition of The Aspen Art Fair. Presenting works by seven artists, our exhibition is a rich...Read more -
Seattle Art Fair
17 - 20 Jul 2025Friedrichs Pontone is pleased to be presenting at the 2025 edition of Seattle Art Fair. Included in the exhibition are works by Angela Glajcar, Chris...Read more -
Art on Paper 2023
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Intersect Aspen 2023
1 - 4 Aug 2023Friedrichs Pontone is thrilled to be participating in the 2023 edition of Intersect Aspen taking place in Aspen, Colorado from 1 August through 4 August....Read more -
Intersect Palm Springs
9 - 12 Feb 2023Friedrichs Pontone is delighted to participate in the 2023 edition of Intersect Palm Springs, showcasing a selection of works by leading artists from across the...Read more -
Intersect Aspen
31 Jul - 4 Aug 2022Friedrichs Pontone is delighted to participate in the 2022 edition of Intersect Aspen, showcasing a selection of works by leading artists from across the gallery’s...Read more