MYONGHI KANG

The Rebirth of Nature

Hong Kong | March - May 2024

In our increasingly technology-driven society, where the rapid pace ofprogress often overshadows the gentle whispers of nature, a compelling voice emerges, demanding to be heard. Villepin is delighted to present an exhibition showcasing the visionary works of MyonghiKang—a powerful call to reconnect with the very essence of our existence.

Taking inspiration from esteemed masters throughout art history such as J.M.W. Turner, Gustave Courbet, and Paul Cézanne, while embracing the spirit of traditional Chinese painters, Kang's art transcends the boundaries of time and culture. Through each brushstroke, she weaves a narrative that immerses us in the ethereal beauty of the natural world, inviting us to re-establish our connection with a realm we have grown distant from.

The Colors of Time

Seoul | November 2023

This is Villepin’s inaugural exhibition in the capital of South Korea and one that aims to celebrate a pivotal chapter of Kang Myonghi’s artistic journey.

The father-son founders of Villepin, Dominique and Arthur de Villepin whose friendship with the artist goes back three decades are privileged to witness her return to Seoul—an event laden with profound significance. Having spent many years traveling around the world, this exhibition marks a reconnection of the artist with her Korean and Asian heritage, thus rekindling her intrinsic ties to the land of her birth. As Myonghi revisits her heritage, her art takes on a new resonance. It’s a resurgence, a celebration of her identity as a Korean artist, and a testament to the enduring influence of her homeland.

Ciel Terre

Qingdao | April - July 2023

Myonghi Kang: Ciel Terre at the TAG Museum in Qingdao, opened from April 26, 2023 to July 2023. The comprehensive solo exhibition features around 90 works, including rarely seen early works from the 1960s to 80s, and recent monumental canvases, that invite visitors to be immersed in the power of nature. For over five decades, the artist has continuously sought new ways to represent nature on paper and canvas in a practice that involves painting, poetry as well as philosophy. The exhibition captures Myonghi’s exploration of the relationship between heaven and earth, the balance between material and spiritual, and the search for an atmospheric harmony in nature.

L’éternité

Group Exhibition | Villepin, Hong Kong | March - April 2021

RL’éternité, a group exhibition featuring our artists Zao Wou-Ki, Myonghi Kang, and Marie de Villepin, alongside works by Georges Mathieu, Miquel Barceló, and Ida Yukimasa among others. Referencing Arthur Rimbaud’s poem “L’éternité”, the exhibition examines the temporal and ephemeral qualities of art throughout history. The speaker in the poem explores the concept of eternity through fleeting instants, specifically a delicate moment in passing when the sea unites with the sun, and eventually finds hope in his rediscovery. He learns that eternity can be found in daily observations and in memories. 

Origins

Villepin, Hong Kong | May - October l 2020

RL’éternité, a group exhibition featuring our artists Zao Wou-Ki, Myonghi Kang, and Marie de Villepin, alongside works by Georges Mathieu, Miquel Barceló, and Ida Yukimasa among others. Referencing Arthur Rimbaud’s poem “L’éternité”, the exhibition examines the temporal and ephemeral qualities of art throughout history. The speaker in the poem explores the concept of eternity through fleeting instants, specifically a delicate moment in passing when the sea unites with the sun, and eventually finds hope in his rediscovery. He learns that eternity can be found in daily observations and in memories. 

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Past Exhibitions