소곤소곤_Whispering secrets

Drawing Solo Exhibition by Seulgi Kim 

2024. 05. 04 - 06. 01

1-3F, 80, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea




Artist Seulgi Kim



Gallery Afternoon is pleased to announce the solo exhibition of Kim Seulgi, opening from May 4th to June 1st. This exhibition consists of 78 pieces of paper drawings, using pencil and watercolor, showcasing the artist's versatility and rich storytelling through the medium. In addition to the paper drawings, as a special feature to commemorate the Year of the Dragon in 2024, two masterpieces on canvas portraying the theme of the Azure Dragon in oil paint will be unveiled for the first time.

For Kim, drawing serves as a flexible and abundant medium to record various emotions and construct continuous narratives. Titled "SogonSogon(소곤소곤)_Whispering Secrets," the exhibition eschews intense and intricate messages in favor of focusing on small, subtle stories reminiscent of whispers in one's ear. These drawing works form the foundation of the artist's painterly endeavors, encapsulating wordlessly tender and sometimes lonely yet not desolate tales of girls, boys, “adult children” undergoing diverse journeys of growth, and heartfelt stories with cats.

We eagerly anticipate your attendance at Kim Seulgi's drawing exhibition. The exhibition is open to all without prior reservation.

Artist’s Statement


Drawing is a medium for capturing my emotions. In using paper, pencils, and watercolors, drawing whispers stories into our ears rather than overwhelming with intensity and complex messages. There's a gentleness and subtlety, akin to softly spoken tales, nestled within drawings made with these materials. As we speak softly, others naturally lean in to listen. Peering into the small space of a piece of paper reveals timid brushstrokes and delicate pencil lines, layering and overlapping to candidly record and solidify who I am.



ART WORKS

Seulgi Kim

Watercolor, pencil on paper

20 x 15 cm

2023


Seulgi Kim 

Watercolor, pencil on paper

20 x 15 cm

2022


Seulgi Kim 

Watercolor, pencil on paper

20 x 15 cm

2024

Seulgi Kim 

Watercolor, pencil on paper

20 x 15 cm

2024


Seulgi Kim 

Watercolor, pencil on paper

30 x 23 cm

2024


Seulgi Kim 

Watercolor, pencil on paper

30 x 21 cm

2023