I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 145



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Episode 145 Interview(1)

Walter, who had been erased from Suhyeon’s mind, entered the Ilsun Art Center with a pounding heart again today.

He has been stamping his attendance at the ‘Consolation’ exhibition hall for a week already.

“Whoa.”

The picture was amazing to look at again.

The works displayed in Han Soo-hyun’s solo exhibition were not at the level of mere words.

“You’re going to make a huge leap, my friend. “It’s definitely true.”

Walter clenched his fists and nodded in front of the picture of ‘Steve’s Cotton Candy.’

It was different from the ‘window’ I saw at an anonymous exhibition hall in London two years ago.

At that time, the painting felt like a masterpiece that happened by accident, a product of a lucky coincidence that exploded inside me without me knowing, but this time, it wasn’t the case.

‘The style is completely captured. The author began to pioneer his own world.’

Walter trembled without even realizing it.

He was thrilled by the thought that he might be witnessing the birth of a genius writer who would shake up the global market in a few years.

“under.”

And this time, Walter shook his head with a sad face.

What would it have been like if I had pushed through to the end the way I felt at the time in London?

Then I would have been able to take home the title of owning this amazing newcomer’s first release.

“Tsk.”

It’s a pity, but bygones are bygones. The important thing now is not to ruminate on the past, but to move forward in the present.

And this exhibition was Han Su-hyun’s first solo exhibition. It was clear that the title of the first solo exhibition would also carry weight in the future.

“Oh, Director!”

Walter, who was lost in thought, spotted Kang Yu-jin entering the center and raised his hand in joy.

“You’re here again?”

Yujin Kang approached Walter with a grin.

“I never get tired of watching it. It’s really amazing. How can you draw such a beautiful and emotionally stimulating picture? “Han is a really great artist.”

Walter expressed his feelings with abundant gestures.

Although he had nothing to regret in England, he quickly confirmed his position in Korea.

A neighborhood where even if you confidently reveal your identity, it doesn’t work. Moreover, Director Kang Yu-jin showed a strange reaction even after learning his identity.

He gave a knowing smile and then said that he remembered him and asked if it was the person who had disparaged our writer Han Soo-hyun. He clapped his hands and laughed out loud. It was very confusing as to whether that was because he was a generous person, because he had a backstory, or both.

In any case, what was clear was that Walter was now in a position where he desperately needed to appeal himself.

There is only one work available for purchase right now.

There are six competitors.

Just thinking about it made me break out in a cold sweat.

The pleasant impatience I felt when heading to Korea turned into maddening anxiety when I heard that most of my works would be put on permanent exhibitions and only paintings that would be painted in series would be sold.

I tried from many angles, but there was no other way.

If you wanted to purchase, you had no choice but to meet with the artist as suggested by the gallery and then wait to be selected.

So now Walter was in a situation where he had to take out not only money but anything that could be used as a weapon. and,

“It’s finally tomorrow. “The day I get to meet author Han Su-yong.”

Have I finally found the right hand?

Walter looked much more relaxed and was looking forward to the meeting with the writer.

***

Family restaurant in front of Baekhyundai on the same day.

“Are you sure this is someone I know?”

Soo-hyeon also found out Walter’s identity belatedly.

“Didn’t Director Kang Yu-jin tell you anything else? “I heard that I visit your exhibition hall every day these days.”

“I haven’t been able to go to the exhibition hall much these days because of my series work. “I’ve been working on it closely since I plan to meet prospective buyers starting tomorrow.”

“Ohh. I see.”

James Lee and Jun, who were having lunch with Su-hyeon, told Walter’s story with amused expressions.

“Suhyun, you may have heard about it roughly when you returned to Korea early, but we saw the exhibition process vividly in England back then.”

Jun brought up something from two years ago.

“Actually, at first, the side that Walter’s judgment was right had the upper hand. It did?”

“Well, I guess it was because Soohyun was an unknown writer at the time.”

James Lee nodded and accepted the words.

“As it was revealed who the protagonist of the anonymous exhibition was, there were mixed feelings of joy among purchasers. “People who chose a painting by a famous artist were delighted, while those who didn’t were worried that they had made a mistake with the amount they had asked first and that they might incur a loss.”

“Still, it was an exhibition with a good purpose, and there were a lot of people watching, so most of them went ahead and purchased the work for the sake of saving face. However, Walter rarely decided to withdraw.”

“Thanks to you, Catherine got lucky. Wow, you don’t know how thrilled Catherine was back then. “You said she liked jumping up and down?”

“Haha, yes.”

Suhyun nodded with a slightly red face.

It was a time when he did not dare to have any expectations that his paintings would be sold.

There were some who dropped out, but the fierce competition between famous critics and collectors over ‘Spear’ was an amazing and embarrassing story to hear again.

“Anyway, at the time, there were quite a few people who took Walter’s side, saying that he was right to pursue practical interests rather than face. But even before a few months had passed, the tide turned.”

“that’s right. Catherine gave your work a favorable review, and as other critics and famous artists showed interest, the popularity of the painting grew enormously. The price of paintings has also skyrocketed. So Walter had no choice but to admit it.”

“Well, it wasn’t a cool admission, but I said in a public place that it was clear that he was a writer whose growth could be expected. “Your student even asked me once if I was still drawing.”

As I listened, my memories became clearer.

I remembered having heard that the man who had given up painting at the time was a famous collector.

“I never thought that person would be Walter. Wow, the world is small, really.”

As Soohyun admired, James Lee smiled and shook his head.

“Suhyeon, the world is surprisingly not small.”

“yes?”

“It means that you and Walter will not meet again because it is a narrow floor.”

“What do you mean… … .”

“Wilter is a utilitarian. He likes art, but he never buys work he doesn’t think has commercial value. He is a person who is not only careful with money but also with time management. So, it’s definitely not a coincidence that he came to Korea.”

Suhyeon blinked.

What James Lee said made it sound like Walter came to Korea on purpose to meet him.

“really?”

“A few days ago, Walter contacted me.”

James Lee said. I threw the truth lightly.

“To the teacher?”

“Well, he contacts me once in a while.”

James Lee’s eyes twinkled playfully.

“He said he couldn’t find a way no matter what he did and asked me for help. “I wonder if there is any way to buy your painting.”

James Lee hinted at things like how Walter found out about Soo Hyun’s exhibition in Japan and immediately rushed to Korea, and how he felt when he saw Su Hyun’s paintings.

“But why?”

Su-hyeon asked back as if he was surprised.

Judging from what was said in conversation, Walter was a big man.

I wondered why such a great collector would show interest in a rookie like him.

“well. He said he discovered his true value late, and his competitive nature must have played a role. Walter feels a secret sense of competition with Catherine. But if your exhibition wasn’t that good, I wouldn’t have said this or that.”

“yes… … .”

“Suhyeon, if necessary, use it appropriately. If you want to enter the global market, it is important to build these relationships. Of course, who you sell the painting to is entirely up to you.”

James Lee presented objective situations without any coercion or bias.

It was all sudden, but Su-hyeon also had no reason to feel uncomfortable about Walter’s interest. furthermore.

“That person must be really upset right now.”

“why?”

“That busy person, Soohyun, has been stranded in Korea for over a week because of you. But you can’t meet the author, and director Kang Yu-jin is acting mischievous and won’t give you a definite answer. You must be going crazy, right? “If you feel like it, you might want to buy your painting even if it means selling your house.”

The more I listened to Walter’s story, the more salty it became. Su-hyeon thought that he should give an answer quickly in one way or another.

***

The next afternoon, Ilsun Art Center VIP reception room.

“Should we take a break for a moment?”

As Director Kang Yu-jin stretched, the others also relaxed their posture and nodded.

Suhyun also straightened her shoulders.

From 9 a.m., Soo-hyeon, JK Manager Kim Young-in, Director Kang Yu-jin, and three working staff members were meeting with people who wanted to purchase ‘Facial Expressions’ every hour and a half.

Now that we’ve met five people, there are two left.

“What about the author? “Did anyone get that feeling?”

Manager Kim Young-in asked about the intermediate score.

“well.”

Suhyeon smiled softly, sparing his words.

Thanks to Kim Young-in organizing my profile, I learned the general information a few days ago. However, there was no one she felt close to or special to.

‘They’re all similar.’

Suhyun nodded inwardly.

People who want to buy art are broadly divided into three categories.

The type who loves art too much, the type who sees its investment value and pounces on it, and the type who uses it as a means to increase their social status.

And the people I met today mainly fell into the second and third categories.

“As you know, Director, I am not interested in works that are not worth investing in. Do you know what my collections are? “Just the fact that I paid attention to a newcomer will be of great help to one of us as a writer.”

A person who flaunts his wealth and acts arrogantly.

“How many years have we had already? Oh my, it’s already been 17 years. Oh my, time seems to flow. Yes? By the way, I have a question. One writer is new. I was wondering how the price of the painting was determined. Ho Ho. Of course, I wouldn’t have done it in vain at the gallery.”

A person who tries to subtly reduce the price of a painting by putting a relationship first.

“My father was completely obsessed with this painting. I must definitely take it today. haha. Otherwise, you’ll be in big trouble. “Today is my father’s birthday.”

There were also people who stubbornly insisted.

Since it was not a public place, people were more willing to reveal their desires and true colors, and Su-hyeon, who experienced the bare face of the commercial art market for the first time, was a little embarrassed.

I wondered if it would have been better to leave everything to the gallery, and if these were the first applicants to be filtered out, what were the other applicants like?

I was there to give answers to people who were curious about the work, but it was also shocking that no one was actually asking such questions.

“Aren’t you all unstoppable? But this is a noble person.”

Kang Yu-jin shook his head as if it was no big deal.

“It would be easier to judge by which collector would help increase the value of the work and the artist rather than by one’s personality or personality. “From a business perspective.”

A face that is as dull as it is experienced.

At that reaction, Suhyeon’s mind became even more complicated.

Beyond the wall, visitors with pure appreciation were still walking around the exhibition hall. However, the few people who entered the VIP reception room were not interested in the lingering effects of the painting.

It may have been an indulgent thought, but as time passed, I began to question fundamental aspects, such as whether it was right to sell paintings like this and whether every single step of the exhibition process, from pricing to exhibition, was correct.

‘No, let’s stop.’

Suhyeon shook her head, holding on to the thought of stretching out.

‘It’s something we can’t help but think about right now. Still, thanks to the gallery’s consideration, I was able to attend a meeting with prospective buyers and was given a choice. Changing structural issues, systems, and perceptions must be done gradually. ‘Because it’s complicated and takes time.’

When Soo-hyeon tried to calm her mind,

smart.

The next interviewee knocked impatiently.

“Shall we begin?”

In response to Kang Yu-jin’s question, people straightened their posture again,

“Come on in.”

Gaeko Walter came in through the open door with a soft voice.

Until then, Walter was the sixth interviewee to Soo-hyun, not much different from the other candidates.