Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

Even with the brush, Kim Soo-cheol, born to be a singer

Kim Soo-cheol, a renowned musician, showcases his hidden artistic creations in an exhibition that combines vibrant visuals and musical inspiration.

After over 40 years of artistic exploration, Kim Soo-cheol, a versatile singer-songwriter and guitarist, has unveiled his long-ignored painting works in the 'Kim Soo-cheol Sound Painting' exhibition at the Hangaram Art Museum in Seoul. Displayed since the 14th, this exhibition features a selection of over 160 works created during the pandemic, categorizing them into four themes that reflect personal emotions, universal connections, and imagination of the cosmos.

The exhibition offers insight into the creative journey of Kim, opening with a self-portrait emphasizing his side profile against deep blue hues. It showcases how his musical masterpieces, like 'Seven Color Rainbow' and soundtracks from 'Seopyeonje,' have interwoven with his visual art. The careful curation aims to highlight the influence of nature's energies, human emotions, and cosmic sounds in his paintings, illustrating a commitment to exploring and innovating within the realms of both sound and visual art.

As a figure who bridges traditional Korean music with modern genres, Kim's work epitomizes a fusion of artistic expressions. His paintings, showcasing textures and vibrant colors, reveal new dimensions of his talent while inviting viewers to perceive the interconnectedness of music and visual art, signaling a rich frontier in the landscape of contemporary art and musical creativity.

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