I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 146



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Episode 146 Interview(2)

The conversation was conducted in English.

Walter could not speak Korean at all. And yet.

“Hansuyon Jaganim, you have half-breasted beauty.”

It was quite impressive that he made an effort to clearly and clearly say hello in Korean.

“Nice to meet you, too. “It is an honor to meet you.”

Suhyun smiled and answered.

And there was nothing special. I asked a few casual questions, and expressed my opinion a few times that I really wanted to purchase the work. There was a difference in tone, but generally it was the same flow as the previous sequence.

“I have a question.”

It was Walter who started the trend first.

“This exhibition wasn’t a permanent exhibition from the beginning, right?”

This is a question that is still difficult to accurately determine the intent of.

Kang Yu-jin shrugged his shoulders and opened his mouth.

“It was a decision made after seeing the response to the exhibition. “But why is that?”

“Artist, why did you want to turn this into a permanent exhibition?”

Instead of answering Kang Yu-jin’s question, Walter turned his head to Su-hyeon and asked a question.

“ah… … .”

Su-hyeon quietly looked into Walter’s eyes.

It was announced to the public that it would be converted to a permanent exhibition so that more people could see it for a long time, so if you were really curious, it was a question you would have sought an answer to.

But does asking this question mean that Walter knows something else?

In that case, there was no need for Suhyun to hide it either.

“For two reasons.”

Suhyun answered clearly.

“The first is because I thought it would better fit the purpose of the exhibition, and the second is because there was noise at the beginning of the exhibition. While thinking about how to correct that, I thought that a permanent exhibition could solve the problem and make the exhibition itself stand out at the same time. “It actually created a synergy effect as the points and problems we were concerned about were aligned.”

Walter, who quietly nodded his head at Su-hyeon’s answer, grinned and opened his bag and took out something.

“Is this what that noise was by any chance?”

Walter handed Suhyun a book.

It was a monthly magazine, ‘Gallery and Contemporary Art’, which contained an article disparaging Suhyeon’s paintings at the instigation of Artist Hwang’s group.

“… … .”

“… … .”

There was an awkward silence in the conference room for a moment.

Kim Young-in and Kang Yu-jin exchanged embarrassed looks, and other employees also rolled their eyes and looked at the atmosphere.

Walter, who cannot speak Korean at all, brought a monthly magazine published in Korea, and that one contained the article in question.

It was a behavior that had nothing to do with the way he wandered around the exhibition hall as if he was on a solo cruise.

Did someone come to Walter and tell him, or did he do some background research? And why did Walter bring this up here?

however.

“There is nothing to be surprised about. “I didn’t bring this here to find fault or to question the truth.”

Walter waved his hand and said.

“Actually, I already heard about this before I came to Korea. “I was intrigued when I heard that writer Han Soo-yong was at the center of the incident, and that the story grew because the work was so great.”

Walter leaned closer to the table, his eyes shining.

“I’d like to talk about that for a moment, do you have a good time?”

Kang Yu-jin and Kim Young-in nodded one after another, and Su-hyeon also gave a look indicating that it was okay.

“Hmm.”

Walter cleared his voice.

Now is the time to take a gamble.

Walter began pouring out without hesitation the words he had prepared several times to persuade Soo-hyeon and the exhibition officials.

***

“What passed?”

“Iknow, right. “It’s spectacular.”

“Wow. “I think I ran out of energy at the end.”

“Right. “I’m feeling low. Does anyone have any chocolate or something?”

After Walter passed away, I couldn’t even remember how the last interview went.

After all the hectic meetings were over, and even the superiors and author Soo-hyeon went home, the people involved finally shared their reviews with relaxed faces.

“Wilter, that guy must be a really great collector.”

“That’s right. “If you look at what our director knows, it’s world class.”

“No, I’m not just talking about something famous, it was something different. “Is it level or visual?”

A malicious article that greatly contributed to turning Soohyun’s exhibition into a permanent exhibition.

Walter chuckled and said that it was actually kind of cute.

In the future, as the number of fans who are passionate about Soo-hyun’s work increases, the number of people who are envious and jealous will increase, and at that time, even more serious criticism will occur and conspiracies that will raise blood pressure will become rampant.

At the same time, Walter said that in the domestic market, he would be able to receive the protection of a gallery called Il-sun Art Center and JK Group, but when going to the global market, a bigger and stronger umbrella would be needed, and that he would be able to provide that help.

So let’s build a relationship.

“But isn’t our writer Han Soo-hyun also great?”

“that’s right. “It’s amazing to have a solo exhibition at Ilsun Art Center at such a young age, but such a collector has already volunteered to be a fan.”

“That’s true, but you were confident earlier without any signs of being pressured. Unlike a rookie, he is energetic and thoughtful. I was so surprised. “It’s cool too.”

Su-hyeon thought about Walter’s suggestion for a moment and gave this answer.

In fact, he said he only wants to focus on drawing, and to do so, he needs to change the negative environment that discourages his passion. He said he is curious about the extent of Walter’s influence.

Those were words that were enough to provoke Walter without crossing the line.

A request to show with actions instead of flashy words. Walter also had no choice but to be proactive as he said he would sell the painting to you if he was confident.

Walter said he would show something within at least 15 days and requested a separate conversation with Director Kang Yu-jin.

In many ways, it was an encounter that made me curious about what would happen in the future.

And ten days later.

“Wow, what is this?”

Suhyeon, who visited the bookstore with her friends, let out an exclamation without realizing it.

“what? “Who is this person?”

“You’re a foreigner? “Do you know someone?”

There were familiar faces on the covers of numerous art magazines on the exhibition stand.

-Wilter Sensen, the greatest art collector from England. Diagnosing modern art

-What is the response to Korean art in the global market? A candid interview with famous collector Walter Sensen

-About painters, galleries, and the art world. Walter Sensen, comparing the Korean and global art markets!

-Exclusive interview with Walter Senson! Why should we pay attention to the art market now?

‘Where on earth and how long have you been wandering around?’

The amount of activity was so great that it made you wonder if a separate agency had been formed.

Although the Korean media shows interest in foreign celebrities and responds favorably, especially when the person is friendly to Korean culture, they can’t believe they covered one person so intensively in such a short period of time.

But it was still too early to be surprised.

“Huh.”

That evening. Soohyun turned on the TV after receiving a call from the gallery and opened her mouth with a bewildered look on her face.

This time, Walter Senson was playing on the cathode ray tube.

It wasn’t a very prestigious program because it was put together in a hurry.

A daily information program broadcast at 6 o’clock.

So the content of the broadcast had to be a bit light.

However, the level of concentration was definitely higher than that of the late-night art program.

It was clear that there would be many people watching. Still, it was a fairly famous broadcast that ranked first in viewership ratings during its time slot.

-I am watching the Korean art market with great interest. Even in Europe and the Americas, interest in the works of Asian painters is growing. This is a global trend.

As expected from a daily information program, the program started out comically, trying to uncover the identity of a foreigner who suddenly appeared somewhere in Seoul, but became a little more serious when it was revealed that he was a very famous collector.

-A Korean painter named James Lee also made quite a name for himself in the global market.

-So you came to Korea to meet him?

-hmm. That’s not it. In fact, we discovered a gem of a new talent.

And the screen changed back to Ilseon Art Center.

-Today marks my 10th visit.

-10 times in the same exhibition?

-yes. I heard that Koreans are good at using the words ‘samgochoryeo’? But this is already my 10th time.

Walter entered the exhibition hall with a comment that stimulated curiosity.

In the screen that changed again, he was seen sniffling and wiping away his tears.

-Are you crying now?

The producer’s embarrassed voice during the interview.

Walter wiped away his tears and smiled brightly at the camera again.

-I attach great importance to the first impression I have when looking at a painting. Some paintings give off a strong feeling that you have to buy it at first glance, but this painting is a bit different.

-Uh, how is it different?

-It’s not like you have to buy it. If I don’t buy it, I will fall into unbearable sadness.

And the program briefly highlighted Suhyun’s exhibition.

After a brief narration introducing the exhibition, several edited interviews with visitors to the exhibition were shown, and then we followed Walter out onto the streets again.

-There are times when I wander aimlessly around the world and sell off my assets to obtain the work I want. Why do you do this? Because that’s what protects the art I love. Proper collectors take pride in discovering great works and helping the creators of those works create other works. That’s a very important mission. There are some truly unspeakably bad people in the art world.

With a serious face, Walter mentioned some of the worst incidents that had occurred in the art world.

-But there are already people who are jealous of this new writer’s future. Spreading malicious rumors and preventing the painting from being sold. It’s really dirty. haha. But surprisingly, it is the same artists who do this. Of course, it doesn’t only happen in Korean art circles, but just because there are a lot of them doesn’t mean it’s right. I think this is something that needs to be rooted out quickly.

On TV, Walter expressed his opinion without hesitation.

A series of breathtaking revelations followed, and although no specific person’s name was mentioned, I had a strong feeling that the fallout would be severe because information that could be sufficiently inferred was leaked.

It seemed that it would now be difficult for Artist Hwang’s group to enter the art world.

“I never thought I would do this.”

Suhyeon, who had finished watching TV, shook her head.

Walter clearly proved his usefulness beyond expectations.

***

The next day, Walter visited Ilsun Art Center to finalize the contract.

“You became a star?”

When Director Kang Yu-jin pointed out the interview with the artist who had become a hot potato in the art world, Walter shrugged his shoulders with a sly look on his face.

“It feels a little late. “I am a very famous person, not just in Korea, but in London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo.”

“haha. That’s right. Anyway, congratulations.”

“Congratulations to Ilsun Art Center as well. “Haven’t we become more famous here too thanks to my broadcast?”

Walter raised his nose and said.

“well. I think our front line and Walter will ultimately benefit from writer Han Soo-hyun, right?”

“yes? haha! Yes. “I guess that’s the case again.”

Walter burst into laughter at Director Kang Yu-jin’s words.

and,

smart.

Suhyeon came into the VIP reception room.

“I enjoyed the broadcast.”

Su-hyeon greets Walter while suppressing laughter.

“Oh, you saw it. Did you like it?”

Walter asked with a proud face.

Suhyeon had more than one or two questions about him.

How were you able to mobilize the media in such a short period of time, and what kind of agreement was reached so that all the necessary words were broadcast without editing?

However, Suhyeon lightly nodded.

“I enjoyed it. “I heard you were able to read the screen well?”

“haha! My friend is actually a BBS producer. “I’ve appeared on that friend’s program a few times, so I know quite a bit about things like how to look good on screen and interview techniques.”

Walter answered with a relaxed expression, but this time he asked seriously.

“Anyway, if you have time, could I talk to the author for a moment? “I have a few questions to ask.”

Suhyeon willingly nodded to Walter’s words.

Soohyun also wanted to talk more with him.