EXHIBITIONS

MOKSPACE works to foster a deeper understanding of Korean culture in the West. Through various exhibitions held throughout the year, we hope to demonstrate the beauty and elegance of Korean contemporary art, and the lasting traditions and cultures linked to arts and crafts on the Korean peninsula.

Lee Youngsil

Ceramic Gardens in Bloom

14 January - 4 February 2025

Lee Youngsil: Ceramic Gardens in Bloom reimagines the relationship between ceramics, flowers, and nature, blending nostalgia with artistic creativity. Incorporating ceramic elements onto her canvases, Lee portrays simplified forms of flowers and birds, inspired by her childhood memories and the traditional Korean five colours (obang-saek, 오방색). Her works, part of the series Ceramics, Flowers and Nature, evoke a poetic harmony where the tactile depth of ceramics meets the vibrant beauty of floral imagery, creating dreamlike compositions that invite reflection.

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Oh Hyun-sook

Wishes from the Past

19 December 2024 - 11 January 2024

This exhibition presents the work of Oh Hyun-Sook, an artist celebrated for her reinterpretation of traditional Korean Minhwa painting. Through vibrant depictions of natural motifs such as the sun, moon, plants, and animals, alongside everyday objects, her work reflects themes of happiness, peace, and longevity. Rooted in the rich heritage of the Joseon Dynasty, these pieces invite you to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Korean landscapes and sensibilities.

Ga Kook-hyun

Sensible Still Life

16 October - 15 November 2024

Kook-Hyun Ga’s artworks reinterpret ceramics and flowers with a unique sensibility, embodying contemplation, simplicity, and balance between emptiness and fullness. His ceramic flowers—resembling collars, roses, daffodils, and fog flowers—possess a dreamlike and mysterious quality. Over time, he developed a blistering technique that uses foam in paint to create a distinctive texture, earning praise for its "Korean texture," characterised by simple, serene composition and a uniquely Korean aesthetic.

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