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Photo by Derick M Darby. Breathing Words | 날숨 by Jongwook ParkSeptember 5 - October 31, 2024Opening Reception: Thursday, September 5, 7-9PMArtist's Talk October 31, 7PM at Western University
Join us for the Opening Reception of 'Breathing Words | 날숨' by Jongwook Park on September 5th from 7 to 9pm! 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.
Park's work has been showcased in various exhibitions and publications across Japan, South Korea, Finland, Canada, and the United States. Most recently, he has had two solo exhibitions in Ottawa at the Ottawa School of Arts and the Korean Cultural Centre. He is set to hold consecutive solo shows at Maison de la Culture Maisonneuve in Montreal and Eastern Edge Gallery in St. John's, Newfoundland Labrador, until 2026.
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Check out the upcoming Bikes, Film, Art: Outdoor Film Screening Event!Save the Date! Join us on Saturday, September 21st at Boyle Memorial Community Centre and Park (right down the street from the gallery) from 5pm - 9:30pm for a family-friendly celebration of film, art, and bikes! Bring your bike and a blanket and check out an outdoor film screening of ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. There will also be live music, vendors, free basic bike maintenance, and a Bike Valet service. We can’t wait to see you there! The Bikes, Film Art: Outdoor Film Screening event is supported by the Government of Canada’s Healthy Communities Initiative by Community Foundations of Canada. Thank you to our community partners the City of London, MEC Mountain Equipment Company, and London Cycle Link.
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Participate in the Upcoming FCG Membership Drive!
As one of Canada’s first artist-run art centres, our members are the heart of our work. For 50 years we have cultivated a platform for artists in all disciplines with a special focus on new and emerging artists.
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.
Participate in our upcoming membership drive from September 21-22 for a limited-time fee of $25!*
*applies to 2024 fee only, non-recurring, renewed annually
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Crit Nights Return Every other Friday, 4-6PM on site The next upcoming Crit Night is this Friday, Sept 6th!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.
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Upcoming and Ongoing Community Events, Calls and OpportunitiesGood Sport Gallery 'Them' by Alyssa Servin, September 6th-21st, opening Friday, September 6th, 6-8pm McIntosh Gallery 'Lullaby' by Brittany/Andrew Forest - August 6 to September 6 Closing Reception, September 6, 5-7pm Clayworx 'Clayworx: Emerging,' August 15th-October 21st. TAP Centre for Creativity Print London's TOMPE, August 21-September 7th. TAP Centre for Creativity Lyle Goorvich. 'Excavations.' September 10-September 21st. Michael Gibson Gallery Doug Kirton, 'Out Here,' September 19-October 26th. Museum London Christina Battle, 'Under Metallic Skies,' June 1-November 3rd. Punk Rock Flea Market Saturday, September 28th, 11-4pm Zineography 2024 September 14th, 12-4pm. London Public Library. Struts - Open Call: The Paydirt Residency (deadline: September 10) Ontario Arts Council: Deaf & Disability Arts Projects(deadline October 10)
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