▶ Date : April 7th – April 28th , 2017

▶ Place : Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles, 2nd Floor, Art Gallery 

5505 Wilshire Blvd. LA, CA 90036

▶ Opening Reception : Friday, April 7th, 2017 at 7:00-9:00p.m.

▶ Participating Artists : Namwon Choi (Savannah, GA), Amir H. Fallah (LA, CA), 

Seunghwui Koo (New York, NY), Julia Kwon (Boston, MA),

Cathy Pitts (Palm Springs, CA)

▶ More Information : Heeseon Choi at 323-936-3014 or exhibition@kccla.org 

The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles proudly presents its 23rd Annual Juried Exhibition which will consist of a variety of contemporary artwork by five talented artists. These artists were selected by jurors Erin Christovale (Curator of LA Municipale Art Gallery) and Max Presneill (Director and Head Curator of Torrance Art Museum) from a pool of work submitted by more than 60 artists.

The juried exhibition draws from the submissions entered through an open call and is judged on the slides and electronic files submitted by the artists. Since its debut in 1993, the annual juried exhibition has become one of the most popular events at KCCLA. It has grown steadily through the generosity of its supporters and the enthusiasm of the artists who submit their work. This year’s exhibition includes the work of artists working across America. Regardless of their cultural background, interests and experiences, all of these artists really enjoy the process of bringing their art alive.

Art is the ability to express what is on one’s mind to the outside world through any medium. This year’s exhibition speaks to a plurality of media and practices, including installation, painting, and sculpture. Predominantly, the works reflect cultural identity and concerns.

Director Nak Jung Kim of the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles mentions that, “The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is trying to communicate with other communities through art and culture. And as we show respect for each other’s cultures, we can work together through great programs and events such as this juried show.” 

The exhibition is open to the public and the announcement of the prize-winners will be made at the opening reception on Friday, April 10th, 2017 at 7:00p.m. at the KCCLA 2nd floor, Art Gallery. The show will run until April 28th.