Photo by Derick M Darby.

Breathing Words | 날숨 by Jongwook Park

September 5 - October 31, 2024Artist's Talk October 31, 7PM at Western University
Check out our current exhibition 'Breathing Words | 날숨' by Jongwook Park!

Upon immigrating to Canada in his thirties from South Korea, Jongwook Park strived to develop his artistic vision rooted in his cultural background, while also embracing the connections he made in his new environment. By blending traditional Korean folk art, modern graphic novel aesthetics, and scattered Korean alphabets as migration patterns and portable ornamentation, Park delves into the complexities of fragmentation and questions cultural expectations.

In 'Breathing Words | 날숨', Park designs transitional spaces that underscore the flexibility of human nature through flat, dimensional, and rigid forms. By employing diverse mediums and structures, he desires to create visual nuances that emerge when navigating between his native language and acquired languages (French and English), which involves understanding social customs, cultural subtleties, and the art of negotiation while also reflecting on his own cultural background. As Park explains, “As someone more proficient in visual language than verbal language, I aim to visually capture the emotional and psychological complexities of my immigrant journey that revolve around communication.”

BioJongwook Park, an artist who moved to Canada from South Korea, earned an MFA in Communication Design from Sangmyung University in Seoul and a diploma in Animation Art and Design from LaSalle College in Montreal. Park utilizes his continuous exploration of his cultural background to connect his immigrant journey, utilizing drawings as a thinking hat. His challenges with acquiring new languages as an adult immigrant have led him to reflect on the impact of language on personal identity.

Participate in the Upcoming FCG Membership Drive this weekend!

Participate in our upcoming membership drive from September 21-22 for a limited-time fee of $25!*

Forest City Gallery prides itself on its Membership base, and we rely on the support of our Members not only to evolve as an innovative arts organization, but also to contribute to London’s vibrant art community. In becoming Member of FCG, you are directly supporting FCG's mandate and artistic autonomy.













*applies to 2024 fee only, non-recurring, renewed annually

Attend the Forest City Gallery Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, October 1st from 6-8pm

We hope that you will join us! We can't wait to share the exciting updates and work that the gallery has completed over this past year, and more information on the plans to come. 

Please note that FCG members have voting rights at the AGM. 

This year, the AGM will be taking place virtually over Zoom. A link will be sent out to registrants beforehand. Register below!

We're Hiring! Community Outreach and Programming Coordinator

Join our team! The Community Outreach and Programming Coordinator will oversee the Media Collaboratory and Community Outreach Program which includes Forest City Gallery (FCG) Art Bus Tours, workshop series, artist talks, and all other community-centric programming.

Thank you kindly to the London Community Foundation, Community Vitality Grant for funding this role.

For more information or to apply, visit the link below!

Crit Nights
Every other Friday, 4-6PM on site
The next upcoming Crit Night is this Friday, Sept 20th!

Crit Nights at FCG are open to artists at all stages of their careers looking to get feedback and inspiration from a growing community of artists in London, ON. Critiques are open to all artists practicing all disciplines, whether it be drawing and painting, sculpture, video, sound, installation, or anything in between; if you’re engaged in something creative and want feedback from like-minded individuals, Crit Nights at FCG is an awesome place to be. Learn more here.

Upcoming and Ongoing Community Events, Calls and Opportunities


McIntosh Gallery 'From Elsewhere to Here' by Sanaz Mazinani
Opening reception, Friday, September 20 from 6 to 8 pm

Embassy Cultural House “An Alternative Cultural History of London, Ontario: Art & Activism” Book Launch, Sunday, September 22 from 1-4pm, Museum London

Good Sport Gallery 'Them' by Alyssa Servin, September 6th-21st

Clayworx 'Clayworx: Emerging,' August 15th-October 21st.

TAP Centre for Creativity Lyle Goorvich. 'Excavations.' September 10-September 21st.

Michael Gibson Gallery Doug Kirton, 'Out Here,' September 19-October 26th, Opening reception September 21 from 2-4pm

Museum London Make a Mini Wall Quilt Workshop with Reilly Knowles,Tuesday, October 3, 6-8pm

Museum London Christina Battle, 'Under Metallic Skies,' June 1-November 3rd

Punk Rock Flea Market Saturday, September 28th, 11-4pm

Work in Culture Catalyst and Transformation (CAT) Fund, September 16-November 8

Ontario Arts Council:  Craft Projects (deadline November 6)