Photographic New York present Coexistence, the first major exhibition of Cho Gi-Seok and seeks to show a range of work completed between 2018-2020. Gi-Seok’s photographs are characterized by deliberately elaborate compositions, where every choice – from light to colors, including accessories and clothing – has been carefully thought out. He tries to capture the beauty inside his imagination. Gi-Seok aims to portray human existence in relation to his own generation, and whether it is a portrait of a person or a flower, his work reflects the complexity of Korean culture, and l ambiguity of beauty that comes from the harmony between opposites. . In his paintings, he evokes a refined atmosphere focused on harmony, purity and symbolism, where the beauty of lines and the balance between man and nature are essential. A word he comes up with often in his work is Coexistence. From his perspective, everything around us – every flower, living being, place and digital thing – is affected by everything else, and that’s what makes up our lives: humanity, nature and even machines. are meant to live together, side by side.
Cho Gi-Seok (born 1992) was born and works in Seoul, South Korea. He is one of Asia’s most interesting fashion photographers and visual artists. Cho started his career as a graphic designer for several Korean fashion brands, then worked in set design and as an art director, but he always dreamed of creating his own images, where he would be able to control every part of the process. . This urge made her start taking her own photographs of flowers and her friends in Seoul, which quickly led to commissions in the fashion world. Cho has worked with, among others, Vogue Korea, CR Fashion Book, Numero China, NIKE, Adidas, Gentle Monster, Cartier and many other famous fashion brands. He also runs his own fashion brand, Kusikohc, of which he is currently the Creative Director. It also gives him ample opportunity to develop his work as a photographer.
Cho Gi-Seok : Coexistence
December 10, 2021 – February 6, 2022
Photographic New York
281 Park Ave S
New York, NY 10010
https://www.fotografiska.com/nyc/
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