Korean artist, Byung Hoon Choi’s second solo exhibition in New York, “Water Meditation,” is being held at Friedman Benda till December 17, 2016.For over 35 years, the artist has built a unique oeuvre drawing on Zen Buddhist ideologies of introspection and Taoist notions of balance. Known for his play between natural and fabricated elements, he sets rough beside polished, old against new. Choi consistently uses the word “afterimage” in titling his work in reference to what he calls “an imaginary and mystical encounter with a previous world not yet experienced.” He returns with new works in two medium, traditional lacquer and basalt centered on the theme of water.The exhibition is on view at Friedman Benda, 515W, 26th Street, New York NYFor details, visit: http://www.friedmanbenda.com/Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek of the exhibition
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