Oh Ji-yoon's 'Dignity,' recognized by Venice, showcased in Seoul... Art Cube 2R2 Solo Exhibition

The world of artist Oh Ji-yoon, recognized by the Venice Biennale—the world's most authoritative art festival—will be showcased in Seoul. Art Cube 2R2 announced that it will host Oh Ji-yoon's solo exhibition, 'Dignity: Accumulated Time,' starting on Friday, the 24th.

■ Invited to the Venice Biennale for two consecutive times... Bringing global discourse to Korea in real-time.
Following her invitation to the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024, Oh Ji-yoon has been officially invited for a second consecutive time to the 61st Biennale (2026), solidifying her status as a rising star in the international art scene.

This exhibition was conceptualized in alignment with the Biennale's opening period, and it holds unique significance as it presents the 'Dignity' series—the same works exhibited in Italy—to domestic audiences. This offers a rare opportunity to experience the trends of contemporary painting, which are gaining attention in the global art community, right here in Seoul.

■ Layers of Hanji, Charcoal, Gold, and Pearl... 'The Depth of Human Existence' forged by tens of thousands of brushstrokes.
The artist maintains a method of layering materials with disparate physical properties—such as Hanji, charcoal, gold, and pearl—onto the canvas.

Performative Creative Process: Tens of thousands of repetitive brushstrokes and long periods of endurance form a highly dense surface within a single canvas.

Harmony of Matter and Time: The materials accumulated on the canvas transcend mere visual effects, fully capturing the trajectory of time invested by the artist.

Philosophical Reflection: Through the theme of 'Dignity,' the artist explores the anxieties and suffering encountered in life and the subsequent reflections, offering viewers a catalyst for deep contemplation.

■ "The difference in texture that images cannot convey—we urge you to experience it directly."
The exhibition runs simultaneously in the main exhibition hall on the 1st floor and the underground space of Art Cube 2R2. Visitors can appreciate the artwork's multilayered materiality and structure in three dimensions through various spatial configurations.

Hong Ji-sook, CEO of Art Cube 2R2, stated, "This exhibition is a rare opportunity to view the same series submitted to the Venice Biennale directly in Seoul." She added, "We hope you experience the difference in sensation by directly encountering the vibrant texture of the materials and the depth of the canvas at the venue—a difference that is difficult to convey through digital images."

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