Kevin plans to be part of an installation for his senior art show
By Marcia E. Gawecki
For his senior art show at Idyllwild Arts on April 20, Kevin is exposing a part of himself. In fact, he’s going to be part of an ongoing installation.
He’s showing some large, abstract paintings, but his installation showcases an unusual closet along with some track music that he mixed himself.
“Both of my parents work in the fashion industry, so it would be natural for me to follow in their footsteps,” said Kevin, who is from Korea. “It’s been a struggle for me deciding between fashion and art.”
Kevin is a 4-year senior, which means he attended Idyllwild Arts from his freshman to his senior year.
In Kevin’s closet installation, he’s selected only black and white clothes.
“It’s kind of a statement about human growth,” Kevin explained.
Kevin had difficulty deciding between art and fashion as a major
For example, white clothes would identify him as a baby, while black clothes would show him in old age. As the track music changes, Kevin plans to change clothes.
“I have to practice a lot to get it right,” he said with a smile.
Kevin also has some large, abstract paintings that together form a butterfly.
A few months back, Kevin got some encouraging words from Idyllwild Arts alum and street artist, Shepard Fairey. In fact, there’s a photo of the two of them on the Idyllwild Arts web site.
When he visited Idyllwild Arts on Feb 10, Shepard gave a lecture and held a Master Class for the visual artists (See “Welcome Back” Idyllwild Me post dated Feb. 16, 2012).
“He said that he liked my stuff, especially the figurative paintings,” Kevin said. “But he encouraged me to use different materials and take risks.”
(from L) Kevin and Cynthia before Shepard Fairey's art
Perhaps Kevin is taking Shepard’s recommendations to heart as he “performs” his closet installation on Friday, April 20 in the Parks Exhibition Center.
Also showing that evening are Visual Art seniors Bella, SoYe and Mia. Like all Idyllwild Arts events, Senior Show II is free and open to the public.
For more information about student art events at the Parks Exhibition Center on the Idyllwild Arts campus, visit www.idyllwildarts.org or call Mallory Cremin at (951) 659-2171, ext. 2251.
Copyright 2012 Idyllwild Me. All rights reserved.
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