KIM SANG HOON
Kim concentrates on creating difgerent perspec - As a furniture designer, KIM SANG HOON’ s interest in architecture has allowed him to apply the meth- tives to experience the space that we do not re- alize the importance of how much we can feel ods and elements used in architectural ideas in and experience through it as in air that they al- his work. In his perspective, furniture should be regarded as another dimension of architecture. ways face. As open and closed; divide and com- bine; stable and unstable; regular and irregular; In addition, his artistic vision includes creating designs that would inspire further artistic visions and bright and dark, he explores and attempts to address such ideas. By accommodating these and potentially transpire other designs. Kim tries difgerent characteristics into the works, he aims to to expresses the beauty of space division into his works, while seemingly unstable to the viewers; express his perception of the light movement and communicate in the language of an organic form the pieces are perfectly geometric in its vertical and horizontal condition. His works function as as an object. not only for dividing space but also for connecting Seduced by its creative and visionary shape two spaces simultaneously and possess harmo- ny and tranquility within its instability. which brings dynamism into a room, Kim attempts to represent interactive relationship between lines and sides within the space as well as creating a feeling of movement and life with the light passing through it like the sun shining through trees. ‘Phe- nomena’ is the fjrst in a series of products in which his architectural attitude and the phenomenon of nature are expressed into the form of furniture. In reminiscent of fmuctuations of water, the curves in all the right places, the Phenomena Room Divider plays with the concept of light. The overall form mimics the movement of light and shadow while the curved sides and multiple layers allow the piece to receive and refmect light from countless angles. The kinetic force of light presents unique illusions through refmection, refraction and shadow. Considering proportions and balances to divide space is the most important tool for Kim to ex- press his own way of thinking to work. Built from cut out curvy strips of wood, the piece also strikes a perfect balance between division and connec- tion, playfully inviting someone on the other side to bond with a sidelong glance between the layers. The organically fmowing object symbolizes interac - tion between the dimensions, while segmenting open spaces with a modern fmair.
CURRICULUM VITAE Born in Seoul, Korea . Michigan 1979 Lives and works in Seoul and New York. The Chair, Anton Art Center, Mt. Clemens, 2008 Michigan Annual Chair Show, Forum Gallery, Cranbrook EDUCATION Academy of Art, Bloomfjeld Hills, Michigan 2009 MFA Fine Arts in 3D Design, Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfjeld Hills, Michigan, USA FAIRS 2015 Design Miami/Basel, Basel TEACHING EXPERIENCES 2014 Salon Art + Design Far, New York Present Visiting Tutor, Interior Design Department, Kookmin Collective Design Fair, New York - 2011 University, Seoul, Korea Design Miami/, Miami ‘Furniture Design’ Course at Kookmin University, FOG Design + Art Fair, San Francisco Seoul, Korea 2013 Design Miami/Basel, Basel Design Days Dubai, Dubai SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2012 Design Miami/, Miami 2014 Objectology - Design and Art, National Museum of PAD, Pavilion of Art & Design, London Design Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon, Korea Miami/Basel, Basel 2013 Contemporary Korean Design 2, R20th Cen- Design Days Dubai, Dubai tury Gallery, New York Fashion Meets Furniture, 2011 Design Miami/, Miami Design Miami/Basel, Basel 2011 B.M.Museum, Seoul International Contemporary Furniture Fair, ICFF 2009 Luxteel Brand Launching Show, Ferrum Hall in Studio, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Ferrum Tower, Seoul New York Special Exhibition of Korea Young Design: Triennale Design Museum, Milan 2010 Design Korea, Next PROJECTS Generation Design Leaders, COEX. Seoul New Kitchen Furniture Design with LG Hausys, 2011 Architecture India: Special Furniture Show by Sang Korea Hoon & Jiao_ Hotel Taj Mahal Grand Ballroom, Oriental Furniture Design Project with OCDC Mombai (Oriental Culture & Design Center), Korea 100% Design London, 100% Future, Earls Court, Independent Designer, ECCO Design, New York, 2010 London Masion & Objet: La Fibule Launching USA Show, Nord Villepinte, Paris I.D. Magazine Annu- Interior Design, collaborated with ICRAVE, STK 2009 al Design Review 2010, AIGA National Design Restaurant, Cosmopolitan Hotel & Casino, Las Center, New York Neo Con: Furniture Revolution Vegas, USA Gallery, The Merchandise Mart, Chicago I’eclettico Gallery, Milan I Saloni_ Salone Satellite: Fairgrounds Rho, Milan AWARDS 2010 The Rado Young Talent Design Award 2010, I.D Unexpected Transformations; Bibimbop(Korean Annual Design Review 2010, New York Next Mixed Rice), Allefra Laviola Gallery, New York Generation of Design Leader, KIDP& The Ministry 2009 Support Barack Obama Art Show ‘HOPE’, Rogue of Knowledge & Economy of Korea Space Chelsea, New York Selected Designer, ICFF Studio, Sponsored by The Chair, Anton Art Center, Michigan 2009 Bernhardt, ICFF, New York, USA Chair Show, CAA Forum Gallery, Bloomfjeld Hills,
CONSOLE SERIES
Phenomena 2012-02, 2012 Luxsteel, wood 234W x 62D x 78H cm 92.1W x 24.4D x 30.7H inch
Phenomena 2012-02, 2012 Luxsteel, wood 234W x 62D x 78H cm 92.1W x 24.4D x 30.7H inch
Phenomena 2012-02, 2012 Luxsteel, wood 234W x 62D x 78H cm 92.1W x 24.4D x 30.7H inch
Phenomena 2012-02, 2012 Luxsteel, wood 234W x 62D x 78H cm 92.1W x 24.4D x 30.7H inch
Phenomena Console, 2012 Luxteel, wood 187 x 57 x 75 cm 73.6 x 22.4 x 29.5 inch
Phenomena 2012-02, 2012 Luxsteel, wood 234W x 62D x 78H cm 92.1W x 24.4D x 30.7H inch
Phenomena 2015-001, 2015 Luxteel, Aluminum, Wood, Glass 210W x 66D x 80H cm 82.7W x 26D x 31.5H inch
KIM SANG HOON , oriented in architectural thinking, creates diverse structures that suggest inter-relations of space and light. Imagining a structure that can be recognized and defjned within a space via light, he tries to show the possibil - ities that one can be transformed into various forms and functions through the character of light. The newly created console is composed of 0.2mm paper thin steel sheets. The piled up curvy mass, each sheet cut in difgerent shapes, is another example that are expressed in his architectural language which symbolizes the relationships between bright and dark, thin and thick, and light and heavy. The organic shape refmects a soft contrast of light and shadow, simultaneously suggests its other function as a partition.
TABLE SERIES
Phenomena 2014-013, 2014 Luxteel, Wood 145W x 79D x 45H cm 57W x 31.1D x 17.7H inch
Phenomena 2012-03 2012 Luxteel, wood 152W x 89D x 57H cm
Based on architectural thinking, Kim Sang Hoon presents a mutual relationship between SPACE AND LIGHT through various forms of furniture. Kim imagines furniture as a struc- ture, which can perceive and separate space through light, and then indicates possibili- ties of transforming the structure by utilizing shades and characteristics of light. This structure distinguished with its sleek and organic silhouette is part of ‘the low table series’, newly designed in 2012. Kim tried to materialize the visually sensed forms that one can catch. By stacking difgerent forms of 0.2mm thick luxsteel panels, a new mate - rial, the artist presents the contrast of heaviness vs. lightness, stability vs. instability, and that of geometrical forms as architectural massiveness.
Phenomena 2013-004, 2013 Luxteel, wood 74W x 62D x 45Hcm 62W x 52D x 49H cm
BENCH/STOOL SERIES
Phenomena 2014-014, 2014 Luxteel, Wood 180W x 135D x 63H cm 70.9W x 53.1D x 24.8H inch
Phenomena 2014-015, 2014 Luxteel, Wood 135W x 135D x 70H cm 53.1W x 53.1D x 27.6H inch
Phenomena 2013-004, 2013 Luxteel, wood 74W x 62D x 45Hcm 62W x 52D x 49H cm
Phenomena 2013-002, 003, 2013 Luxteel, wood 62W x 52D x 49H cm
Phenomena 2013-002, 003, 2013 Luxteel, wood 62W x 52D x 49H cm
Phenomena 2013-010 2013 Luxteel, wood
SCREEN SERIES
Phenomena Room Divider I, 2011 Ash, natural oil stain 320 x 164 (h) cm 125.9 x 64.5 (h) inch
Phenomena Room Divider I, 2011 Ash, natural oil stain 320 x 164 (h) cm 125.9 x 64.5 (h) inch
Phenomena Room Divider I, 2011 Ash, natural oil stain 320 x 164 (h) cm 125.9 x 64.5 (h) inch
In reminiscent of fmuctuations of water, the PHENOMENA ROOM DIVIDER brings the movement of light and its efgect into the space. The overall form mimics the movement of light and shadow while the curved sides and layered construction allow the piece to receive and refmect light from countless angles. Characterized by its organically fmowing appearance, the piece is based on the phenomena of light as an interactive experience. The kinetic force of light causes unique optical illusions through refmection, refraction and shadow, captured by the curved sides and multiple layers. As one moves around it, the piece creates fantastic impression while segmenting open spaces solid yet trans- parent.
Phenomena_2011_02, 2011 Ash, natural oil stain 50 x 170 x 170 cm 19.6 x 66.9 x 66.9 inch
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