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Using the framework of children's drawings, Korean artist Yeondoo Jung has created a series of photos titled "Wonderland." In this series, the artist takes a literal approach in translating information between actual children's drawings and staged photographs. Space and distance are distorted as the artist's photographs offer a mix of reality and fantasy in the interpretation of a child's view of the world. Yeondoo Jung received his BFA from the Fine Arts College at Seoul National University and his MA from Goldsmiths College at the University of London. The artist has exhibited with Tina Kim Fine Art, NYC (2005), and Insa Art Center, Seoul (2004). Jung also participated in the artist residency programs Villa Arson, Nice, France (2004); and Art Omi, NYC (2003). In 2002, the artist received the 2nd Shanghai Biennale Asia-Europe Foundation Cultural Grant.

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I keep coming back to this entry because I enjoy Jung's work so much. Asia is such an interesting place to look at for contemporary art right now. The industrialization and modernization of countries like China and South Korea have brought a more whimsical look to art. Combined with the nostalgia one expects from countries that place so much importance on traditions and culture, Asian art is becoming as appreciated and sought after as European art. An article in the New York Times yesterday has some great examples of artists in China who are making that happen.

---------------------------------------------------------- Posted by: Ana | January 5, 2007 10:51 AM

It seems to me that the "whimsical" aesthetic of Asian art, especially contemporary Chinese art is more a product of cynicism than anything else. Chinese artists such as Yue Minjun (who is featured on this site, and the NY Times article that you referenced) are ctually part of a movement coined "Cynical Realism". I think the cynicism is in part due to the oppression of the people under previous leaders. The end of that oppression seems to have lead to some significant work, and as capitalism invades China more and more I think that we are going to find similar trends in art business to that found in the U.S and Western Europe.
-as economies grow so will the selling of art.

---------------------------------------------------------- Posted by: Michael | January 6, 2007 12:07 PM