In its continuing tradition of its parallel exhibitions in Venice, Saphira & Ventura is proud to present the mixed-media pieces of Hijo Nam, an artist not altogether new to the gallery’s repertoire but one whose works have been extolled in many exhibitions ranging from Dubai, London, New York, among others. This solo exhibition, as part of the gallery’s Side by Side series will have its vernissage on the 24th of September from 18:30 to 21:00 at Via Garibaldi 1815 Venice, Italy, 30122 until September 30, 2022. 

An admirer of traditional Korean techniques, mixed-media artist, Hijo Nam mastered many traditional Korean techniques for handling materials such as lacquer (Ottchil), Hanji, and fabrics, applying them without limiting materials or genres for the her own free expression. The artist, based in Seoul and New York, works without restrictions on various techniques and materials such as canvas, wood, iron, ceramics, and Korean traditional lacquer. Her works have also been present within the digital market and has been present in Chicago’s NeoCon, the Palm Beach Show, and exhibitions in New York by the gallery. Her works can also be found on the gallery’s Artsy page, which includes NFT and traditional physical pieces as well. The exhibition explores both sides of her works, focusing on the traditions which has shaped her career as an artist in Korea while also diving into the digital manifestations that has brought her pieces to the virtual world. Her fabric works, which exude her potency in uniting form and texture to create immaculate representations, together with other works that from a variety of mediums. 

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Curator by Alcinda Saphira 
Production: Diego Ponce / Carolina Hinterhoff / Albert Valente / Liz Carvalho
Design: Camila Crivelenti