Yang Hyun Jun’s “Ordinary People” exhibition showcases a series of artworks that transcend the personal figure of the mother to delve into the theme of everyday life of ordinary individuals, blending elements of reality and imagination.
Villazan presents “Ordinary People” by Yang Hyun Jun
Exhibition on View at Villazan Gallery in New York City from April 4 to April 20.
In his “Adult Child” series, the artist explores his relationship with his mother and the emotions evoked through the symbol of a girl, emphasizing the depth of feelings. The presence of the girl in the works establishes a direct connection to the artist’s mother, while also embodying the ever-changing representations that transcend temporal and spatial boundaries.
Artistic and Aesthetic
Through fragmented images and playful forms, Hyun Jun’s works joyfully convey the aesthetic aspects of the differences and similarities found in ordinary existence. Additionally, the symbolic elements within the artworks offer viewers diverse opportunities for interpretation.
Hyun Jun’s work is characterized by his exploration of the everyday lives of ordinary people. Through fragmented images and playful forms, he blends elements of reality and imagination to create works that convey joy and evoke diverse emotions.
In the artist’s own words: “The work that began with my mother now tells the story of our mothers and, by extension, all people. It expresses the ordinary yet remarkable life within it and depicts the stories of all women.”
The exhibition is open to the public until April 20. For more information, please visit Villazan’s website.
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