▲ This photo, provided by Paradise Cultural Foundation, shows multidisciplinary artist Herman Kolgen

 

YEONGJONG ISLAND, South Korea, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Thirteen accordions, which hang from the ceiling to look like it is floating in the air, spit out different sounds as if it is breathing by itself. The accordion notes that change from time to time fills the surrounding minimal space, leaving a lingering feeling on the visitors.

The sensors installed outside the exhibition detect data on wind speed and direction and converts them into electrical signals and transmits it to the accordion, allowing the instruments to play different notes every time. This intricate work is currently displayed at Paradise City in Yeongjong Island.
 

▲ This photo, provided by Paradise Cultural Foundation, shows Herman Kolgen with his 'Urban Wind' art work. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

This simple yet intricate audiovisual media work, which is created through a sound installation work, is called "Urban Wind," is presented by Herman Kolgen (64), a renowned Canadian artist, at Paradise Art Space, an exhibition space within Paradise City.

Titled "INSCAPE -- Voyage to Hidden Landscape," the overall exhibition introduces a total of eight works, including "Urban Wind." 

 

▲ This photo, provided by Paradise Cultural Foundation, shows Herman Kolgen standing in front of another media art work included in his "INSCAPE -- Voyage to Hidden Landscape" exhibition. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Kolgen has been globally acknowledged for his multimedia works that combine installation, video, performance, and sound.

Through this exhibition, the 64-year-old artist examines a world humans will face after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kolgen, who visited Korea in time for the opening of his exhibition, said, "I have been dealing with the relationship between humans and nature as a whole theme before the pandemic hit," adding, "I was always interested in dust, wind or bacteria which are hard to see with the naked eye but are things that greatly affects humans."

"After going through a pandemic where the invisible coronavirus caused tremendous confusion in human society, I focused on showing that everything is connected and influences one another," Kolgen explained.

While the Herman Kolgen exhibition is scheduled to be held until Feb. 6, 2022, Paradise City will hold "INSCAPE Super Week," a festival for both local and foreign artists to participate in until Oct. 24. 

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