MYONGHI KANG: REQUIEM
Château La Coste is delighted to receive the renowned artist Myonghi Kang for her return to France, after years of absence. This homecoming, rich in significance, marks a return to her roots, a region that inspired her artistic journey since she first settled there in 1972, captivated by the light and landscapes that Paul Cézanne immortalized.
In 1994, Kang opened a studio in Touraine, fostering a dialogue between her native South Korea, specifically Jeju Island, and France, a country she deeply cherishes. Her artistic explorations have taken her across the globe, from the vast Gobi Desert to the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, merging diverse cultures and experiences into her work.
At Château La Coste, Kang will present a poignant exhibition titled “Requiem,” commemorating a fading world through the lens of her artistry. The pavilion designed by Renzo Piano provides a stunning backdrop, where natural light harmonizes with her creations, reinforcing the deep connection between her art and the environment.
Curated by Villepin Art, the exhibition features twelve paintings and eighteen watercolors, tracing Kang's extraordinary journey from figuration to poetic abstraction. Each piece serves as a meditation on the universe, reflecting her belief that painting transcends mere artistic endeavor; it is a spiritual act connecting her to the world's vital forces.
Kang’s art is a testament to her lifelong quest for truth, light, and harmony. Her canvases are living entities, often left unfinished for years as she revisits them to refine colors and lines until they resonate with their intended form. This process embodies the essence of nature itself—ever-changing and evolving.
With her keen awareness of the threats facing both humanity and the natural world, Kang's recent works echo her concerns about erosion, disappearance, and the destructive forces of modernity. Each painting becomes an act of resistance, a means of preserving beauty and vitality against the ravages of time.
Myonghi Kang's return to Provence invites us to rediscover the sacred relationship between mankind and nature. Her paintings serve as sanctuaries, where viewers can reconnect with the cycle of life and embrace the beauty, truth, and harmony that guide us toward a better future.
Join us at Château La Coste to experience this extraordinary exhibition, a celebration of life, art, and the indomitable spirit of nature.
ABOUT CHATEAU LA COSTE
Situated in one of France's oldest wine-growing regions, between the historic town of Aix-en- Provence and the Luberon National Park, Château La Coste is a vineyard where wine, art and architecture coexist in harmony. Since it opened to the public in 2011, Château La Coste has invited visitors to discover over forty major works of contemporary art installed outdoors and in five galleries spread across its 200 hectares of natural surroundings. Every year, artists and architects are invited to visit the estate and discover the unique beauty of this Provencal landscape, with its famous cypress trees, parassol pines, olive groves and centuries- old oaks. They are given the freedom to create a specific work in an area of the site that inspires them, so that Château La Coste continues to evolve as new projects and facilities are developed.
Exhibition Opening: 13 October 2024 - 5 January 2025
Space: Renzo Piano Pavillion, Château La Coste, Aix-en-Provence, France
Monday - Sunday | 12 - 5PM
