Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Art of Language

            The exhibit, Typographic Exploration in Hangul, by Hyunju Lee and Phil Choo, can be found gracing the UC Davis campus with its presence this fall quarter. This exhibit not only showcases some visually appealing pieces, but also reflects the intricate workings of foreign culture. Typographic symbols dance among the works of Lee and Choo. These symbols are the beautiful letters of the Korean language, Hungul, each taking on a distinct life form of their own. The typographic assimilation of pictures and words create a variety of compositions, each one more unique and stunning than the next. These two artists have embedded a contemporary twist within their Korean culture and heritage through the use of digital prints to showcase the wonders of their language.

            The manipulation of this native Korean script highlights its artistic beauty and design, something that is commonly overlooked within the use of language. Often, words and letters are disregarded as a part of design. Although there is an overwhelming abundance of letters in the world today, many fail to recognize the artwork behind language. Letters are symbols, and thus a major part of design. The artwork of Lee and Choo emphasize this point.  Symbols, like letters, are the byproduct of a socially agreed upon relationship-- a connection that prevails in society regardless of its frequently oblivious audience.  

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