ZHONG CHENG

Born in Korea, Kwon graduates from the Hongik University with a Masters degree in 1998. He works in a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture and films. He is best known for his creation of Dongguri, a character that frequently appears in his work. The human-shaped figure formed by symbolized and purified black lines, is a mechanic and simplified image and thought of modernization full of metaphor. In 1996 he was selected as the finalist for The 15th Grand Art Exhibition of Korea. Recent exhibitions include “Are You Waiting for Me? Kwon Kisoo New Peach Blossom Inspired” (2010, Toured Exhibition); “Peach Blossom” (2009, Gwangju National Museum, Korea); “Four Seasons” (2008, Parkryusook Gallery, Seoul, Korea); “Who’s Dongguri?” (2008, Metaphysical Art Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan); “Black Forest” (2006, Art Park, Seoul, Korea); “Kwon Kisoo Animation” (2005, Paik HaeYoung Gallery, Seoul, Korea); “Wow, This is a Flower!” (2002, Fish Gallery, Seoul, Korea)