Solo exhibition Simsa Cho: About Gods and men
After his solo exhibition Shoerealism in the “Glazen Huis” in Lommel (Belgium) in 2021 about his shoes, this exhibition focusses on his sculptural work and the relationship between Gods and men.
Simsa’s early work already reflected his Japanese/Korean roots with images from Japanese mythology of dragons and gods.
In the 1990-2000’s, he produced a series of heads and figures, that were based on anthropomorphic, animals and animistic forms. These were continued in the current work of human forms with additions or leaving out structures.
Inspired by his search to spirituality, his works evolved around questions of life, gods and higher beings. This led again to Japanese inspired human imaging like the Tai-Tai dolls or the Matoi series.
In this exhibitions he also shows 3 self portraits: a realistic image of himself (Fallin – Angel); a deformation picturing himself as a water demon (A selfie as Kappa); and a reference to the floating time, which he experiences (Lightwoker Kuusokuzeshiki).
From 2010, he started a series of studio works in multiple editions and produced 7 designs in an academic figurative style that represents his path of seeking peace in himself and the world. All pieces are shown during the exhibition.
Next to his cast work, he show recent glass pieces which were blown into cups and saucers. The cracks that occured during the process of blowing the glass into the porcelain were filled in by the Japanese technique of Kintsugi. This reflect the delicate memories we have in relation to our family that may be fading away.
The exhibition runs from 22/01/2022 and 12/06/2022 and can be visited by appointment.
After his solo exhibition Shoerealism in the “Glazen Huis” in Lommel (Belgium) in 2021 about his shoes, this exhibition focusses on his sculptural work and the relationship between Gods and men.
Simsa’s early work already reflected his Japanese/Korean roots with images from Japanese mythology of dragons and gods.
In the 1990-2000’s, he produced a series of heads and figures, that were based on anthropomorphic, animals and animistic forms. These were continued in the current work of human forms with additions or leaving out structures.
Inspired by his search to spirituality, his works evolved around questions of life, gods and higher beings. This led again to Japanese inspired human imaging like the Tai-Tai dolls or the Matoi series.
In this exhibitions he also shows 3 self portraits: a realistic image of himself (Fallin – Angel); a deformation picturing himself as a water demon (A selfie as Kappa); and a reference to the floating time, which he experiences (Lightwoker Kuusokuzeshiki).
From 2010, he started a series of studio works in multiple editions and produced 7 designs in an academic figurative style that represents his path of seeking peace in himself and the world. All pieces are shown during the exhibition.
Next to his cast work, he show recent glass pieces which were blown into cups and saucers. The cracks that occured during the process of blowing the glass into the porcelain were filled in by the Japanese technique of Kintsugi. This reflect the delicate memories we have in relation to our family that may be fading away.
The exhibition runs from 22/01/2022 and 12/06/2022 and can be visited by appointment.
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