University of Hawai'i Art Gallery
September 14 – November 7, 2003

Ahn Kyu-Chul

Ahn Kyu-Chul constantly questions the world in which we exist. His works are characterized by changes of the function and the meaning of ordinary objects. The trivial becomes awesome and monumental. He asks, “How can we judge if the incidental is important or not?” His question critiques and warns contemporary society which is controlled by increasingly standardized criteria.

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A Jacket for the Angel

Solidarity makes Freedom, clothes, wood, and leather, 1992

His Suitcase, wood, lacquer, leather, metal, and 12 narrative pictures, 1993

Honolulu Hale (City Hall) | The Contemporary Museum | Honolulu Academy of Arts | University of Hawaii Art Gallery & Commons Gallery
East-West Center Gallery | ‘Iolani Gallery at Windward Community College | Koa Art Gallery at Kapiolani Community College
The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center | Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center, Maui