The Workd of Line, Ink, and Nude by Chang-Woo Seok (Friday, May 25)

The Workd of Line, Ink, and Nude by Chang-Woo Seok (Friday, May 25)

Join us at the Korean Cultural Center for a new exhibit opening and performance art event featuring inspiring artist Chang-Woo Seok.

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In 1984, Chang-Woo Seok's first career as an electrical engineer ended abruptly with a 22,000-volt shock that nearly killed him. The accident forced the complete amputation of both arms and two toes. Seeking to rebuild his life, Seok took up Korean calligraphy and traditional ink and paper artwork, with the use of special attachments developed for his prosthetic arms. For more than 20 years since, he has developed a unique method and style that strives to capture the movement and form of the human body, in defiance of his physical disability.

Seok's work has been shown in 14 solo exhibitions across Korea as well as in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, and the United States, and he has participation in more than 120 group exhibitions worldwide. His inspirational story and artwork is further enhanced by his live performance of creating his artwork on huge canvases.

This exhibit will remain on display through June 8. The Korean Cultural Center is open to visitors 9am - 12PM and 1:30 - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday.

Date: Friday, May 25
Time: 6:00 pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
Location: Korean Cultural Center - 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington DC 20008
RSVP: REQUIRED (below)

Registration form available here

Location: The Korean Embassy consists of three (3) buildings; KORUS House is located between the main office building and the consulate on Sheridan Circle. For a map, click here. KORUS House is at location B. For a picture of the building, click here and scroll down.

Metro: The KORUS House is about a 15 minute walk from the Dupont Circle metro station, heading northwest on Massachusetts Ave. Metrobus lines N2, N3, N4, and N6 stop nearby at Embassy Row.

Parking: Guests are welcome to park in the small lot adjacent to our building during the event, but space is very limited and first-come-first-serve. There is also some street parking in the local area.