The 8th Winds of Artist in Residence Part1

We are delighted to announce the opening of the exhibition for the two emerging artists, Phuttiphong Aroonpheng (Thailand) and Kim Ilgeun (Korea), who work actively both domestically and internationally.

The two have been staying in Fukuoka since May to participate in the artist in residence program at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. Through various engagements in activities such as the workshops conducted with the citizens, they have developed new artworks reflecting their experience in Fukuoka as well as the social environments and reality of contemporary times in Asia.

We look forward to welcoming all to see the outcome of their residency.

Participating Artists

Phuttiphong Aroonpheng

Born in 1976. After graduating from Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts, Silpakorn University, Bangkok, worked in Thailand as a freelance art-director until 2004. Moved to New York and studied filming at the Art Students League of New York in 2005 and Digital Film Academy, New York in 2006. Participated in the Thai King Short Film Project for the King’s 80th Birthday Anniversary in 2007.

Art-Making in Fukuoka

Stayed from 16 May to 6 August. His work, “We all know each other” filmed in Fukuoka depicts interviewees each introducing a friend or acquaintance. The process kept repeating, so that the images and tales in the work all become linked. Through encounters with the people of Fukuoka and their tales and links, the artist explores Fukuoka’s life and attractiveness and various aspects of the culture. 37 people who live and work in Fukuoka were filmed in the work.

Kim Ilgeum

Born in 1976, Yeosu, Korea. After graduating from the Cho Sun University, Gwanju, Korea in 2003, obtained his master’s degree in Sculpture at the same university. Since the university time, presented works in exhibitions in Gwangju. Participated in Yang San Dong Residence Program in the Gwang Ju Art Museum in 2006 and won the encourage award in 2007. He is a promising artist.

Art-making in Fukuoka

Stayed from 9 May to 6 August 2007.  His installation titled “A Dream-like Scene” show a Korean train and a Japanese steam train that are reproduced from brown cardboard.  These trains model after actual trains that used to run in his childhood. The Korean and Japanese trains are set on dynamically extended railroad in the gallery space.