JUNO YOUN ARTIST STATEMENT

MADE IN MONTREAL

En considérant le monde différent by

JUNO YOUN

“MADE IN MONTREAL holds a multitude of moments that I have been able to revisit through this artistic journey. Upon reflection of my time spent in Montreal I can easily see my changing attitudes, moods, from simple happiness to the anxiety of my challenges after the car accident.

Each of these very different emotions and feelings are graphically expressed in my own language or symbolism. Shapes, textures, colours, etc. each shaped by the desire to communicate my inner feelings. This series is shaped through the collection of artistic statements I can pinpoint some of the artistic actions which are a direct response to they way I felt at a particular moment in time. Often stifled by trying to convey emotions verbally, I find a strong sense of confidence in this other form of translating my immediate feelings and thoughts. The artistic language shows signs of homage or tribute to many of the artist’s works that have influenced me over my career. This series has, for me found a common ground that is comforting. The shared space is that of my own artistic expression mixed with the assortment of influences culminating in a satisfying place of my own. My vision and voice have found a comfortable place and it feels good.”
~ Juno Youn

For more information regarding this event and/or our services, consultation, and art rental program please visit http://www.delucafineart.com/ or follow us on www.twitter.com/delucafineart

PRESS RELEASE: MADE IN MONTREAL En considérant le monde différent by JUNO YOUN

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

1153-A Queen Street West, Unit 203

Toronto, ON M6J 1J4

 

De Luca Fine Art | Gallery presents

MADE IN MONTREAL

En considérant le monde différent by

JUNO YOUN

 

Toronto, March 22rd, 2011 – De Luca Fine Art | Gallery presents “MADE IN MONTREAL En considérant le monde différent”, a solo exhibition of International artist Juno Youn. Exhibition Duration: April 9^th to April 30^th, 2011. De Luca Fine Art | Gallery is hosting the Opening Reception: Saturday, April 9^th, 2011, from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. 

Juno Youn delves once again into his familiar visual journey, which successfully prompted the creation of prior exhibitions including A Never Ending Story, Korean Folk Tales, Three-Ring Circus, DEJAVU, Transformer and Conjuror. This latest series of works titled “MADE IN MONTREAL En considérant le monde différent" will return Juno Youn to his strong artistic style and his ongoing investigation of themes and expressions. Juno’s new series in exhibition represents and recounts a reflection of his time, spent in Montreal, as he can easily see his changing attitudes and moods, from simple happiness to the anxiety derived by new challenges after his recent car accident. Each of these very different emotions and feelings are graphically expressed in Juno’s own language or symbolism. The participants share a moment with each image, as they indulge in the changing narrative within each artistic interpretation. The trace of both Surrealism and Expressionism in Youn’s work would define him as a Trans-Avant-Garde artist.  This series’ artistic language shows signs of homage or tribute to many of the artists’ works that have influenced him over his career. This series has, for Juno, found a common ground that is comforting. The shared space is that of his own artistic expression, mixed with the assortment of influences culminating in a satisfying place of his own. His vision and his voice have found a comfortable place and it feels good.

Juno Youn's work has been collected by: Osler, Hoskin & Hartcourt, Toronto | Mizuma Art Galleries, Tokyo, Japan | Cambridge Art Galleries Canada | Longyear Museum of Colgate University of N.Y, U.S | Westfield State Collage Foundation, Massachusetts, U.S | and many private collections.

De Luca Fine Art | Gallery, established in 2004, is located at 1153-A Queen Street West, in the heart of the Queen West Gallery District in Toronto and is dedicated to representing and introducing Italian and International Artists to Canadian. In collaboration with select Italian Galleries, De Luca Fine Art | Gallery introduces established and emerging Canadian Artists to Italy. De Luca Fine Art | Gallery’s mandate is “representing a bridge between Cultures”.

For more information regarding this event and/or our services, consultation, and art rental program please visit http://www.delucafineart.com/ or follow us on www.twitter.com/delucafineart

SOLO EXHIBITION: "MADE IN MONTREAL En considérant le monde différent" by JUNO YOUN

Opening Reception  |  Saturday, April 9th, 2011 from 6 - 9:30 p.m.

Exhibition Duration  |  April 9 to April 30, 2011
This is an R.S.V.P. Requested event!


Hopes and Glory (Sea of Diamonds) Oil, Collage on Panel 4' x 6' 2010-2011

de luca fine art | gallery
1153-A Queen Street West, Unit 203
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6J 1J4

R.S.V.P. to:
invite@delucafineart.com

T: (1) 416-537-4699

Juno Youn

Juno Youn was born in Seoul, South Korea, immigrated in mid 80's to Toronto, and currently resides in Montréal Québec. 

Youn is a graduate of O.C.A.D University 1999, with a Major in Drawing & Painting. | He has been exhibiting nationally and internationally over 16 years in various exhibitions including: The 3rd (T.I.A.F) Toronto international Art Fair 2002 | 20th Annual Contemporary Art Fair, Birmingham, 2002 Alabama, U.S | Coca Cola Head office Contemporary Art Exhibition, 2002 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S | The 4th World Calligraphy Biennale 2003, JeonJu, S.Korea | D'Art ENIM International Art Fair 2003, ENIM, France | Le Salon Du Printemps de Montreal - Delta Hotel (A.G.A.G) 2003 | Festival International Montreal - Songs of Apocalypse (Curated by David Liss of MOCCA) 2007, ART MUR, Montreal | Sh Contemporary 2006, Shanghai, China | Three Ring Circus 2002 SPIN Gallery, Toronto | DeJaVu, 64 Steps Gallery, Toronto | Juno has been the artistic director of SPIN GALLERY 2000 to 2007 and he is currently working on his new contemporary art projects in Montreal. | Youn's work has been collected by; Osler, Hoskin & Hartcourt, Toronto | Mizuma Art Galleries, Tokyo, Japan | Cambridge Art Galleries Canada | Longyear Museum of Colgate University of N.Y, U.S | Westfield State Collge Foundation, Massachusetts, U.S | And many private collections

JUNO YOUN SOLO EXHIBITION: MADE IN MONTREAL En considérant le monde différent

Torontoist.com

Art-Hopping: Power Plant, Gallery TPW, De Luca Fine Art | Gallery

This weekend, resist the urge to do the same old bar hop and try a more sophisticated means of indulging your party ADD: the art show hop. Okay, so we just invented that term, but the city does have three rad art happenings going on almost simultaneously this Friday, November 30. And we say, why choose?

To start your adventure, knock back a whiskey for warmth and head down to the Harbourfront, where the Power Plant is holding an opening reception for its winter 2007–08 program, featuring three solo exhibitions. "Steven Shearer," an eponymous retrospective of the Vancouver artist’s work, is filled with nostalgic, archivist, multimedia explorations of male adolescence and heavy metal (think of it as a visual Fargo Rock City). Toronto’s Stephen Andrews is presenting "Cartoon," a 45-second crayon-on-mylar animation—intended to approximate the CYMK dot-matrix of a newspaper photo—that juxtaposes a car commercial deemed too violet for television with images of the Iraq war. Finally, Los Angeles-based Andrea Bowen’s "The Weight of Relevance" is timed to open on World AIDS Day and examines the creation—and creators—of the world's largest piece of folk art, the AIDS Memorial Quilt. The public reception starts at 7 pm and is free to the public; exhibitions will be on display from December 1, 2007 through February 10, 2008.

Next, take the 501 to Ossington: Gallery TPW's 21st annual Photorama features provocative, forward-thinking work by scores of contemporary artists, from Stephen Andrews (again) to Balint Zsako. With most pieces priced under $600, it's the perfect place to do some early shopping for the art lovers on your holiday list (or snag a guilt-free gift to yourself). Bonus: the event, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., is sponsored by Grolsch, meaning (cross your fingers) lots of free beer. And if not? Make sure you leave yourself time to swing by the newborn Baby Huey (70 Ossington) for a $3.50 pint of PBR before heading to your third and final destination...
...De Luca Fine Art | Gallery (1153 Queen Street West, Unit 203) presents "Chilling the Warm Heart of the Earth", a display of new works on paper by Juno Youn, as well as a host of local collaborators. The 7-10 p.m. opening reception is 19+ and guest list only; RSVP to contact@delucafineart.com. Show runs through December 15th, but note that the gallery operates by appointment only.
Now, having drunk your fill of art, you'll find yourself across from more literal drinking opportunities on Queen West's hipster strip: The Gladstone, Beaver, Beaconsfield, Drake... same old bar hop? Yeah, whatever. We'll see you there.
Photo courtesy of Gallery TPW.

Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
or by appointment
http://torontoist.com/2007/11/arthopping_powe.php
http://www.delucafineart.com/

"Chilling the Warm Heart of the Earth"

De Luca Fine Art | Gallery presents: "Chilling the Warm Heart of the Earth" with works by Juno Youn, Manuel Bujold, James Mejia, Fiona Smyth, David Liss, Casey McGlynn and others

The opening event will take place on Friday, November 30th, 2007 runs Fri. to December 15th, 2007


1153 Queen Street West, Unit 203
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6J 1J4

T: (1) 416-537-4699
contact@delucafineart.com

Gallery Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
or by appointment


http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/280764


http://www.delucafineart.com/