East Wind_K(LT), 2015.
Korean-born artistRan Hwangis known for her ingenious use of materials to build up contemporary installations.
With herPalace Series, she applies this technique to traditional Korean architecture and the results are astonishing.
“East Wind_K(LT),” 2015.
Hwang was inspired by the five grand palaces of SeoulGyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, and Changgyeonggung.
By reinterpreting these landmarks, she aims to explore the futility of human desire and its delusions.
By placing the pins at different levels, Hwang brings dynamism and perspective to each piece.
As the architectural elements of these palaces are elongated and distorted, they play with our expectations.
Each feels at once familiar and foreign.
I’m hoping that viewers can get some time to contemplate and reflect on current society.
I put a lot of effort in giving shape to the idea and concept in my works.
These detailed installations require intense thought, both in the planning and execution.
As a whole, thePalace Seriesis a fascinating meditation on tradition, patience, and the human spirit.
Artist Ran Hwang’sPalace Serieswas inspired by the five grand palaces of Seoul, Korea.
White Wind, 2013.
Each piece is composed of thousands of pins, beads, and buttons.
First Wind_CL, 2015.
East Wind from Old Palace, 2012.
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“White Wind,” 2013.
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“East Wind from Old Palace,” 2012.
