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byung hoon choi discusses ancient influences and korean craft at friedman benda
- Byung Hoon Choi's exhibition 'Voice of Silence' at Friedman Benda delves into inward reflection, drawing inspiration from Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Korean traditions of humility and restraint.
- Choi's sculptural works explore the interplay between stillness and vitality, presence and memory, creating a dialogue through monumental basalt pieces and wooden cabinets.
- His materials, including basalt and wood, reflect the passage of time and reveal Korean design traditions, bridging the past with a new sculptural language.
- Choi's approach to art involves listening to the natural shapes of stones and wood, allowing the materials to guide his creative process.
- Voice of Silence embodies a blend of art and design, sculptural and furniture elements, embodying a quintessentially Korean essence.
- Choi's work emphasizes depth and subtlety over ostentation, echoing the modesty and reverence found in Korean traditions.
- The use of basalt and wood together in Choi's work carries layers of meaning, intertwining historical and cultural references in a contemporary context.
- His cross-cultural encounters inform his practice, with a focus on discovering and incorporating distinct Korean heritage into his creations.
- Choi's advice to emerging designers is to set limits and then challenge them, embracing the idea that 'everything is possible' in art and design.
- Voice of Silence at Friedman Benda showcases Choi's philosophical approach, inviting viewers to experience the essence of Korean design, nature, and stillness.
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