Kug Kyung Oh

Kug Kyungoh is a South Korean sculptor renowned for his innovative bronze works that explore themes of human existence, nature, and language. Born in 1964 in Iksan-Si, Jeollabuk-do, Korea, he pursued his passion for art by earning a degree from the College of Fine Arts at Wonkwang University in 1988 and later completing his graduate studies at Hannam University in 1997. Throughout his prolific career, Kug has held 32 solo exhibitions in cities such as Seoul, Los Angeles, Jeonju, and Taegu. Notable among these was his 2008 invitational exhibition at Sun Gallery in Seoul and a 2000 exhibition at the Hall of L.A. Radio Korea in Los Angeles. His participation in over 100 art fairs globally, including Art Stage Singapore (2014-2017), Art Basel Scope in Switzerland (2011), and Art Chicago (2010-2011), has cemented his international reputation. Kug's work often delves into the interplay between form and meaning. His "Hangeul Person" series reinterprets the 24 characters of the Korean alphabet, arranging them spatially to represent the human form, thereby bridging linguistic symbols with physical embodiment. His sculptures are characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and a deep philosophical inquiry into the human condition, making Kug Kyungoh a significant figure in contemporary sculpture.