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Welcome to 'The Truth in This Art' hosted by Rob Lee, where we are honored to have Hae Won Sohn, a Queens, NY-based medium-centric sculptor, renowned for her innovative approach to sculpture and ceramics. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the College of Design at Kookmin University and her Master of Fine Arts degree at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Sohn's artistic practice revolves around utilizing studio-artifacts and de-/reconstruction techniques to breathe life into form and object-history. Through materials like porcelain clay, plaster, mineral oxide pigments, and found industrial metalware, she delves into the intricate systems and structure of casting and mold-making, resulting in stunning and unique multiples. As the winner of the 2021 Sondheim Artscape Prize and represented by Emmanuel Barbault in New York, Sohn's work has garnered significant recognition, with exhibitions spanning internationally and nationally, including esteemed venues such as The Walters Art Museum, Gray Contemporary, and Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art.
Within this edition:
- Discover the fascinating world of material-centric art as Hae Won Sohn takes us on a journey exploring the intricate relationship between materials and the creative process, unveiling the depth and significance behind her stunning sculptures.
- Join us as we delve into the realm of innovation with Hae Won Sohn, who fearlessly incorporates unconventional materials like plaster and aluminum foil, giving life to breathtaking sculptures that challenge traditional artistic boundaries.
- Prepare to be moved by the bodily and expressive qualities in Son's remarkable work, as she skillfully captures emotions and evokes faces within her sculptures, leaving viewers captivated and emotionally connected to her art.
- Tune in as Hae Won Sohn shares her profound admiration for Baltimore's raw and vibrant artistic community, discussing the city's potential for growth and recognition, and how it nurtures and inspires her artistic journey.
- Gain valuable insights as Son reflects on the challenges of showcasing her art online, offering a glimpse into the complexities faced by immigrant artists in the digital realm and the crucial role of public events in validating their status and artistry.
Join us on this artistic journey - don't miss out on an inspiring podcast episode with Hae Won Sohn. She describes her work as material-centric and focuses on building new relationships with materials. Son is currently exploring the imagery of her work and the separation between physicality and materiality. She discusses her process of using plaster and aluminum foil and how she lets the material dictate the final outcome of her sculptures. Son also reflects on her decision to pursue art and her journey from South Korea to the United States. She discusses the influence of her background in ceramics and her interest in the raw and organic qualities of the material. Son shares her thoughts on the differences between traditional and digital sculpture and the challenges of presenting her work online. She also discusses the memorable responses to her work, including the perception of her sculptures as bodily and expressive. Son concludes by reflecting on her experience in Baltimore and the potential of the city as a raw and vibrant artistic community.
Mentioned in this episode:
Hae Won Sohn's website
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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Hosted by Rob Lee, the 'Truth In This Art Podcast' delves into the transformative power of art, featuring engaging conversations with artists and cultural leaders from Baltimore and beyond. Explore how art influences society and personal growth, making it a must-listen for artists, creatives, and art lovers seeking insightful conversations and fresh perspectives.
Hae Won Sohn is a medium-centric sculptor currently based in Queens, NY. In her practice, the artist utilizes studio-artifacts such as broken molds or material remnants; further incorporating the action of de-/reconstruction in her (re)development of form and object-history. Through materials such as porcelain clay, plaster, mineral oxide pigments and found industrial metalware, she explores the systems and structure of casting and mold-making as a process to reach to unique multiples.
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, Sohn earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the College of Design at Kookmin University located in Seoul, South Korea, and her Master of Fine Arts degree at the Cranbrook Academy of Art located in Bloomfield Hills, MI. She has been selected as a Finalist for the inaugural Galerie Emerging Artist Award (2019) and the 16th Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize (2021). Represented by Emmanuel Barbault (New York, NY), she had her first solo exhibition βMonologue asideβ with the gallery in January 2020. Her work has also been exhibited nationally and internationally at venues such as The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, MD; Gray Contemporary, Houston, TX; MONO Practice, Baltimore, MD; Next Step Studio & Gallery, Ferndale, MI; Zahoorul Akhlaq Gallery of National College of Arts, Lahore, Pakistan; and Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art, Seoul, South Korea.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Hae Won Sohn's website
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