On its website, Mongol Art Gallery is showcasing the “A Landscape in Mind - Irregular Memory” digital exhibition by Korean artist Sie Wong Sang. The art show explores the depths of human consciousness, translating the intangible nature of memory and thought into visual form. Sie’s artistic practice delves into the unseen landscapes of the soul, where the essence of human perception is shaped and defined through color and form. His conceptual framework, known as the “Mind Landscape”, serves as the foundation for this body of work, presenting a vibrant interplay between personal introspection and abstract representation.
Through a meticulous layering of color and texture, Sie visualizes the inner architecture of the psyche, portraying emotions, memories and fleeting thoughts as dynamic entities within an ever-shifting mental terrain. Each piece in this collection is an attempt to capture the ephemeral nature of thought, representing its irregularity and fluidity through intricate compositions. His use of diverse hues is not merely aesthetic but deeply symbolic - each shade and tonal shift signifies a different emotional resonance, embodying the complexity of human sentiment.
Sie aims to peel away the “covering color” that masks the fundamental truths of our inner world. His artistic approach seeks to reveal the raw, unfiltered nature of self-awareness, confronting the viewer with the paradox of identity and perception. The “I” - a central concept in his work - navigates this mental ecosystem, engaging with the various entities that inhabit the landscape of the soul.
Sie’s unique visual language emerges from a synthesis of contemporary abstraction and traditional Korean artistic sensibilities. His extensive experience, spanning over 150 domestic and international group exhibitions, has allowed him to refine his method, continuously evolving his exploration of internal landscapes. As a member of the Korean Art Association and a lecturer at Chugye University of Art and Kyonggi University, Sie continues to influence and shape the discourse on conceptual abstraction in modern art.
The exhibition invites viewers to embark on a journey through the artist’s introspective realm, encouraging them to reflect on their own mental landscapes. This exhibition serves as both a personal and universal exploration, where the interplay of form and color transcends the canvas, resonating with the intricate nature of human memory and identity.
