THE GUYS OF THE PARK
The Guys of the Park is in painting exhibition by American artist Aaron Cossrow. It is centered around the oil paintings detailing the community of gentlemen who play janggi each afternoon in Tapgoal Park. Subjects like the Janggi players are chosen for their authentic and honest quality, a true documentation and celebration of the unique Korean culture and style. The choice of older subjects describes culture from an older Korea in a quickly developing and modernizing landscape. His work can be described as traditional oil portraiture and documentation, skillfully crafted, focusing on the details of the subjects, clothes, objects and backgrounds. These details combine to create a visual narrative that help the viewer escape to times when they shared this Korean experience.
Along side the Tapgoal paintings, featured work will contain citizens and locations from all around Seoul. A three meter canvas describing the displaced working community of Euljiro 3ga will be exhibited as well, along with twenty other original portraits of real Korean life.
Aaronβs work has been displayed at several solo exhibitions and group shows in Seoul, along with appearing on MBCβs First Time in Korea.
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