Paradoxical Intention (Scott Belville's works at MOCA GA)

Tonight, I went to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia for Scott Belville's artist talk. A great teacher with knowledge, openness, and kindness, he was my former professor at University of Georgia (Lamar Dodd).  I was excited to catch up with my professor, but also delighted to see his body of works that was piling up in his small studio in Athens, Georgia.

He teaches most of his time in Cortona, Italy for Lamar Dodd's Italy Study Abroad Program. His time spent in Italy indeed reflects on his sensibility in techniques and how he sets up the narratives. Scott talked about how he is interested in developing characters and setting them in places as if he is writing a story. Putting 'specific-ness' aside in his work, Scott leaves a room for viewers to navigate in and out of his narratives.

P a r a d o x i c a l   I n t e n t i o n

While trying to convey beauty, one finds himself exuding a sense of sorrow in his work. Then again, one may find himself in the midst of sorrowful images during his happiest time. (paraphrased) 

- Scott Belville

Please go to see this show Trust at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia.
You will be able to encounter something that you can only exude as an artist with many years of wrestle and love (oh this sounds too sentimental, but really).

- G.

"Movers & Shakers" Installation

"mover and shaker"

: a person who wields power and influence
(www.thefreedictionary.com/mover+and+shaker)

I have been installing at The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia this week for the group show Movers & Shakers: MOCA GA Salutes the Rising Starts of the Georgia Arts Scene (what a grand title! -_- ). It has been challenging since I have been installing by myself for a few days. It is quite solitary, yet not as fun, and I actually miss my parents' presence on the site. Wall painting has been tedious and time-consuming, but I am excited about the idea of 'altering' the space with colors. Wall painting, floor installation, and a light box... they all come together as one piece, and I hope that this is a beginning of a new series that explores a notion of 'unfolding of the blanket' and 'underneath warmth of the blanket.'

Scott Belville's studio

My former professor Scott Belville's having his solo exhibition Trust the same night at MOCA GA. What a great opportunity for me to see him and his works again! He is a soft-spoken, gentle person, and his renderings and narratives of his figures are noteworthy. He spends a lot of time in Cortona, Italy to teach for University of Georgia Study Broad Program. Influences of Italian Renaissance paintings are evident in his works.

Ting Ying stopped by to install her sculpture (rice house, it looks beautiful!) and helped me paint. We went out for a dinner and chatted. Good friends are always a treat! We talked about graduate school, our fiends, studio, Black Swan, other friends... 

I hope to see you all there!

The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Movers & Shakers: MOCA GA Salutes the Rising Starts of the Georgia Arts Scene

exhibition dates: January 22 - March 19, 2011

opening reception: Friday, January 21st, 6:30 - 8:30pm

75 Bennett Street, Suite A2, Atlanta, GA 30309

- G.

 

Gillsville, GA

Last Saturday morning, I drove up to Gillsville, GA to pick up more silk flowers. There is an amazing whole sales place for silk flowers, and as you can see, I had a blast. I just can't get enough out of silk flowers!!!

It's about an hour and half drive - snow wasn't completely melted. I stopped by one of the quiet roads and stared at the field awhile. I was reminded of winter landscapes in Korea - vaguely from my memories.

There has been a lot on my mind. Last week, my parents and I were stuck home literally cutting flowers 9-10 hours a day. So it was nice to get away from that routine and drive somewhere quiet for awhile to think.


This week, I am installing a piece at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia. I will update with photos soon.


- G.