By Honorary Reporter George Barker from U.K.
Photos = George Barker

British artist and curator Simon Morley describes the displayed artworks at the exhibition "Transfer" at the Korean Cultural Centre in London.

I visited the Korean Cultural Centre (KCC) in London on Feb. 24 to attend the exhibition  "Transfer," which not only displayed abstract paintings but also the digital documentation form of the works. Most of the art was from Korea and the U.K. and made 10-30 years ago.

The third edition of the exhibition's workshop is an international collaborative research project featuring people from a variety of fields from artists to digital scientists from academic institutions in both countries like Dankook University in Seoul, University of Art London and Pohang University of Science and Technology in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Participants discuss displaying paintings in digital form.

The artists featured at this exhibition are Simon Eaves, Hong Soo-yeon, Alan Johnston, Kim In-young, Kim Taek-sang, Michael Kidner, Lee Ufan, Simon Morley, Anna Mossman, Rafael, Daniel Sturgis and Woo Jung-ah.

Many visitors at this event were Korean culture enthusiasts like myself as well as many students. During the event, Morley, Sturgis and Woo took turns showing people around and explaining the philosophy of each work.

Kim In-young's "Smooth Membrane" (2019)

One work that impressed me at the exhibition was Kim In-young's abstract painting "Smooth Membrane" (2019), made with thick enamel paint. Instead of the original work being displayed, it was scanned and printed on large acrylic sheets. The artist purposely misaligned the print on the sheets to produce a unique effect.

Lee Ufan's "Dialogue" (2014)

Another work I found interesting was Lee's "Dialogue" (2014), a painting on a white canvas with a dot marker on it. Many visitors wondered about its message. Next to this work was something by Rafael, an LCD TV displaying digital documentation of 10 people simultaneously giving their opinions of "Dialogue."

I found "Transfer" an interesting exhibition and enjoyed a fascinating talk by the curator. I learned how technological innovation of media can enrich the perceptual experience of art appreciation.

The exhibition at the KCC in London runs through April 14 weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 

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