Treasurecoast Creates, Vero Beach Museum of Art
“In Pursuit of Invariable,” another testament to Kyong’s artistic prowess, draws its inspiration from the venerable Pythagorean Theorem. This theorem, stating that in a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides, births a creation that bridges the gap between the intellectual and the aesthetic. Kyong’s brushstrokes transmute the theorem’s mathematical precision into a canvas of visual intrigue, rendering the theorem’s essence accessible to even those unfamiliar with its intricacies.
Kyong’s journey mirrors a tapestry woven from threads of tradition and innovation, underpinned by a commitment to reimagining the world through art. Her humility serves as a beacon, a quiet reminder that her canvas isn’t merely an arrangement of colors and shapes, but a portal into the realms of thought and feeling. Her work, even while bearing an intellectual foundation, shuns pretentiousness, instead inviting all to partake in its visual poetry.
As Kyong’s journey unfurls, her approach to art continues to captivate. Her fusion of the tangible and the abstract stands as an invitation to look beyond the surface, to engage with art not just as an observer, but as a participant in its narrative. Through her canvases, she extends an olive branch that bridges the realms of emotion, intellect, and aesthetics, guiding us to view the world through her unique prism.
Haeley Kyong’s artistry is a confluence of geometry and emotion, a blend that uncovers the intricate rhythms beneath the surface of life. With an unwavering commitment to preserving tradition while embracing the contemporary, she etches her mark on the artistic landscape. And through each brushstroke, each hue, she ignites a dialogue that speaks to the universal human experience, gently nudging us to pause, observe, and connect with the beauty and complexity that surrounds us.
Planar Assemblage
The works in this exhibition were conceived over the many months of quarantine during the 2020 global pandemic. Inspired by memories and pictures of trips I took throughout my life, I attempted to capture those landscapes and cityscapes in oil. Within this exhibition I also included Undulation, a series containing some of my favorite drawings. I chose watercolor to emulate the translucent quality I needed the drawings to convey. Alongside these works are a series of paintings playing with the composition of triangles.
I am most excited to share a project that was years in the making. For years, I have saved a myriad of shopping bags that were just too good to throw away. Much of this collection came from myself, but quite a few were given to me by others. As I deconstructed each bag and sorted through the usable material, I felt guilty about the waste I was generating.
With the salvaged paper, I made over two hundred wallets and built a metropolitan skyline. Throughout everything, preparing for Planar Assemblage allowed me a time to contemplate and appreciate the basics in life more than ever.
Gesture of Motion - Solo Show
Presented by The Delaware Contemporary
Opening Reception: Friday, January 10, 5 - 9 PM during first Friday Art Loop
“The idea of relativity is pronounced in color theory, where hues activate and affect the perception of adjacent hues. Although color appears independently identifiable, they are merely illusions based on their placement next to each other. Relativity is also significant in patterns and the use of repetition, conveying a sense of perceived movement.”
Far Out: Movement through Form and Color
The exhibition was just posted today on Metro's The Source.
https://thesource.metro.net/2018/09/04/new-union-station-exhibition-features-artists-interpretations-of-energy-transition-and-movement/
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The Circular Journey: Telling of Our Stories
I am fascinated by what makes us who we are, from the visible aspects to the invisible roots. From the outlines of our faces down to our DNA; the unseen code that makes us all. We didn’t ask to be made this way, we just inherited it. Without choice. We received it and we are expected to pass it on. I am also enchanted by our DNA’s visual structure and the power it has to replicate, spread, and create something new.
My new work on paper, “The circular journey: telling of our stories,” is an interpretation of the visual form of DNA, using cylindrical forms made from watercolor paper.
Finished size: 45” H x 45” D x 12 feet Length
Medium: Arches watercolor paper & watercolor
© 2018
Drawing from Perception VIII
Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Wright State University, Dayton, OH
160 Creative Art Center, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435
Interlude: Unfinished Work
Target Gallery, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, Virginia
Art Connections 13
George Segal Gallery, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey