Superposition: Floating landscape Byoungyun Woo 7 Oct - 3 Nov 2026
In his upcoming exhibition, Superposition: Floating landscape, running from October 7 through November 3, 2026, ByoungYun Woo offers an invitation into a world where spatial boundaries dissolve and fundamental visual forms engage in a subtle, continuous dialogue.
Upon initial glance, Woo’s canvases seem to suggest structured, rhythmic patterns. Yet a closer examination uncovers a delicate irregularity—a felt organic resonance mirroring the natural world, where varied elements coexist in effortless equilibrium. The tactile surfaces of his paintings, thick with built-up plaster and paint, create a realm where raw material and artistic intuition meet.
In Woo's practice, the image is not merely painted onto a backdrop; rather, the crafted plane itself, formed through raw physical substance and deliberate gesture, becomes the definitive visual image.
The creation of these works is a labor-intensive journey of accumulation and excavation. Woo begins by building a textured foundation of plaster, applying washes of pigment, and then repeatedly scraping the surface away to unearth the hidden strata below.
This rhythmic cycle of layering and stripping back gives birth to a intricate plane of interwoven history.
The resulting labyrinth of textures functions as a metaphoric web of relationships, illustrating how seemingly chaotic or isolated phenomena remain deeply interconnected.
Through this method, Woo bridges the divide between material and spirit, tangible presence and intangible impression, bringing opposing forces into a quiet reconciliation across a single two-dimensional plane.
Ultimately, Woo’s art serves as a contemplation of both cosmic order and the inner trajectory of human growth.
Just as external realities constantly collide and negotiate with internal depths to forge personal identity, his surfaces bear the marks of friction, compromise, and eventual resolution.
The physical depth and rich tactility of his paintings act as conduits for a profound emotional and philosophical ethos. Beyond mere technical execution, Woo’s iterative process unfolds as a meditative practice, embedding his lived experiences and personal reflections into the very grain of the canvas.
Exhibition Information
ByoungYun Woo: Superposition: Floating landscape
On view: October 7 – November 3, 2026
Opening Reception: Wednesday, October 7, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
