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<Aesthetic Immersion> - Moments of New Sensations

Experience immersive art in Korean and Vietnamese modern art

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Sensation is the flowing essence of life. As pure art combines with technology, it is being enjoyed through new sensations.

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Sensation is the flowing essence of life. As pure art combines with technology,
it is being enjoyed through new sensations.

In the virtual realm, we are already aware that it is not reality but a pre-constructed virtual space. However, as we enter the time and space of the artwork, we sometimes experience the tactile nature of responsive images, transcending the boundaries between the enriched virtual world and reality.

The immersive exhibition titled <Aesthetic Immersion: Nature and Humanity Through the Looking Digitalizing>, which reinterprets Korean and Vietnamese modern paintings as media art, is being held at the ACC's largest-scale hall, ACC Creation Space 1, until Oct. 15.

Pass through the dark passage and enter into a bold and dazzling world of visuals

The exhibition attempts to explore new possibilities of the post-museum through five themes: Excitement (Prologue), Immersion: Engravings in Space (Part 1), Experience: Engravings on Fingertips (Part 2), Impression (Part 3), and Memories of the Journey (Epilogue).

The prologue features a small-sized artwork, an ink painting by Lee Jung-seop, which is implemented as a three-dimensional lighting object, transforming into a spatial composition of light.

In Part 1, a total of 14 Korean modern paintings were transformed into high-resolution digital images and installed. Walking through the ink wash paintings expressing the lively artistic spirit of mukjuk (ink bamboo) and pungjuk (wind bamboo), as well as the moving and vibrant phoenixes in Lee Yong-woo's painting <Flowers and Birds>, one suddenly becomes dazzled by the movement of the birds and the garden of light and colors.

The second part provides an aesthetic experience that engages with the artwork in a special way through tactile interaction. Kim Jung-hyeon's <Still Life (Flowers)> is impressive with its contrasting vibrant colors and rough, bold technique. Furthermore, the way sunlight is portrayed entering through the window seems to add another layer of inspiration.

The withered flowers, originally colorless, come to life in vibrant colors two seconds later when the viewer presses a button. In <Drawing 2> by Lee Je-chang, a lively dog is depicted with a sense of vitality through delicate light and shade with detailed texture rendering of its fur. Using a digital brush on the monitor, when coloring the mother dog, she gains vitality, and then she enters a screen with her puppies and nurses them.

In Part 3, variations of the original's grace and digital museography unfold. Jikheon Heo Dal-jae's <Plum Blossoms> and Kim Chang-yeol's <Waterdrops> evoke a serene sense of awe. Đào Đức's <Hạ Long Bay and Hồng Gai Wharf> exudes grandeur and delicate beauty, enriching the emotions.

The Epilogue is an interactive exhibition where artificial intelligence (AI) technology is applied, allowing viewers to have their portraits incorporated as characters within the artwork.

Conversation with Researcher Lee Sang-hyun
About what has not yet been mentioned about the exhibition

This exhibition is not only beautiful but also entertaining. What elements did you focus on to further expand the sense of "immersion" in this exhibition?

In this exhibition, the focus for achieving immersion is to provide interpretations of the artworks, allowing viewers to engage with the exhibition in an easier and more intriguing manner. However, I believe that the emphasis should be placed more on the necessity and authenticity of curation rather than on technology.
How did the partnership and collaboration with other Asian cultural and artistic institutions progress?

There was significant cooperation from the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts. We also received substantial assistance in terms of loaning the original paintings, in addition to the selection of artworks. The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts kindly provided loans of prominent artworks for this exhibition, including works by artists Phạm Ngọc Sỹ, Pham Van Don, Lê Lam, Trần Văn Cẩn, Vũ Đình Tuấn, and Đào Đức.
As the curator of this exhibition, is there a specific curatorial intention or a particular philosophy that has been embodied in this exhibition?

I personally enjoy participatory experiential exhibitions that prioritize the engagement of the viewers. We aim to provide content that is easily understandable, engaging, and preferably intuitive for visitors to grasp. To achieve that, it requires extensive research and content simulation during the curation process. That includes the installation process as well.

Even if the curator may find it easy, it's important to consider that visitors may not perceive it the same way. It seems that my experiences in various art museums, museums, and cultural institutions have served as a foundation for your approach. There may have been times when I wondered about the significance of my work, but in my opinion, every experience we encounter in life has the potential to be meaningful and beneficial in some way. (Smiles)
I'm curious about what form of art you envision for the future.

I believe that art experienced and enjoyed together with others holds meaning. I think that an exhibition that prioritizes consideration for the viewers is the very medium for such enjoyable art experiences. When I see the satisfaction of the viewers through the exhibition, witness the laughter of children who came with their parents, and observe the many visitors taking photos within the exhibition space, I feel a sense of meaning and fulfillment in my work.

I believe that both exhibitions and art should revolve around the people who enjoy them.

Moreover, I believe that curators should spare no effort in showing consideration and care to ensure that viewers can experience the enjoyment to an even greater extent. The user-centered consideration is both the process and the outcome of the content that I strive for.

With photo zones scattered throughout the virtual world, connecting the inside and outside, I hope you can indulge in the immersive pleasure that leads you into the world of artistic enjoyment.