- Exhibition "CHARACT-ER" to be held at Jeonju Seosin Gallery Annex until July 6

The experimental exhibition "CHARACT-ER" featuring 8 young visual artists will be held at the Seosin Gallery Annex, one of Jeonju's representative art spaces, from June 11 to July 6 for a period of 3 weeks. The exhibition will be open for free viewing from 1 pm to 6 pm, with closures on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Organized by artist Park Hyun-jin, the exhibition features the participation of 8 young artists active in the Jeollabuk-do region, including Kim Ui-jin, Kim Han-bi, No Jin-a, Park Hyun-jin, Lee Gil-bida, Jo Min-ji, Choi Hyeok, and Han Jun. Through a variety of genres such as Western painting, Korean painting, installation art, graffiti-based painting, and sculptural works utilizing industrial materials, the artists explore the 'characters' they have defined in a new light.

The exhibition title "CHARACT-ER" visually separates the root of the word 'character' and the suffix '-er,' which signifies the subject, going beyond simple expressions of individuality or personality to focus on the 'self as a being that creates and lives.'

Park Hyun-jin, the organizer, stated, "This exhibition explores the 'character' as an 'acting being,' which we have constructed in society."

The participating artists visualized their choices, experiences, and contemplations in various ways. They express fragments of the self in daily life, sculpt the balance between social roles and desires, and offer new interpretations of the concept of 'character.'

Another notable aspect of this exhibition is the 'logo images' created directly by each artist reflecting their works and personalities. This visually reveals the artist's presence as a brand, functioning as a device to express the artist's identity and self as an artist. Park Hyun-jin explained, "Through this, I hoped that the artist's character could be conveyed more intuitively through elements other than the artwork."

This exhibition focuses on how individuality transcends mere traits in the age of information overload, becoming a 'weapon of life.' Visitors to the exhibition will confront the trajectories of choices the artists have made in front of each artwork, providing an opportunity for reflection on their own lives and identities.

Park Hyun-jin, the organizer, said, "Whether to go to the mart, pursue dreams despite poverty, or choose a stable life, each person's past choices have shaped who we are today," adding, "There may be decisions that we regret, but they were all traces born from a desire for peace, and I hope that through these traces, individuals can find solace in themselves."