Choi Soowhan South Korea, b. 1972
Images
Biography
Born in Gyeongju, Korea, 1972, Choi Soowhan creates meticulous, immaculate, yet expressive images by drilling holes of various sizes (0.4-3mm) in a black acrylic plate (Plexiglass) or laminate, and then LED backlighting the piece. The result is art based on precision, where Choi masterfully manipulates material and light to create texture, form and substance.
In Choi's work, we see both the natural and the manmade, where the patterns and symmetrical rhythms of the human eye are closely mirrored with the elaborate curves of ornate Rococo frames, both rendered in meticulous detail through this highly skilled process of image making. We see frothing seascapes, alive with energetic light, contrast with still woodland scenes, where dappled sun and deep shadow show how the artist utilises the contrast of light and dark to encapsulate dynamic space and time.
Works
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Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Ansan 04, 2024LED Laminate38 1/8 x 56 1/2 x 3 1/8 in
96.8 x 143.6 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Ansan 05, 2024LED Laminate37 x 37 x 3 1/8 in
94.1 x 94.1 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Ansan 06, 2024LED Laminate37 x 37 x 3 1/8 in
94.1 x 94.1 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Forest 01, 2024LED Laminate37 x 37 x 3 1/8 in
94.1 x 94.1 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Forest Path 04, 2024LED Laminate41 5/8 x 61 1/2 x 3 1/8 in
105.6 x 156.3 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Forest Path 05, 2024LED laminate37 x 37 x 3 1/8 in
94.1 x 94.1 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Forest Path 06, 2024LED laminate25 1/8 x 41 x 3 1/8 in
63.9 x 104.2 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Flower 01, 2021LED Laminate41 x 41 x 3 in
104 x 104 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Flower 02, 2021LED Laminate41 x 41 x 3 in
104 x 104 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Waterfall 02, 2019LED Laminate60 x 60 x 3 in
153 x 153 x 8 cm -
Choi SoowhanEmptiness - Bamboo Grove 01, 2018LED Laminate75 x 60 x 4 in
190.5 x 153 x 10 cm
Exhibitions
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Second Shadow
14 Jun - 23 Aug 2025Read more -
Choi Soowhan
Promenades in Light 13 Feb - 30 Mar 2025Read more -
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 -
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
Art Fairs
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Expo Chicago
24 - 27 Apr 2025Friedrichs Pontone is delighted to be exhibiting at the 2025 edition of EXPO Chicago.Read more -
Art Miami 2024
3 - 8 Dec 2024Friedrichs Pontone is delighted to exhibit works from a selection of our international artists at the 2024 edition of Art Miami. Traversing the spectrum of mediums and hues, our exhibition invites viewers into a dialogue that spans continents and cultures. Each work resonates with a unique narrative, collectively forming a rich mosaic of creativity and emotional depth. Common to all is a deep immersion in and mastery of their chosen practice.Read more
Video
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Choi Soowhan
Studio Process May 19, 2022Choi Soowhan demonstrates his incredible artistry and technique in the studio.Read more -
Choi Soowhan
Interview: Arirang News May 19, 2022Choi Soowhan shares the concept behind his impressive installation pieces in which he carefully examines the processes of light and structure to create a living image.Read more
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