I Became A Renowned Genius At My Arts High School - Chapter 170



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Episode 170. The City of Artists (1)

A few hours later, Soo-hyun was in shock.

“I didn’t see anyone like that.”

Peter looked loose, as if something was missing. When I heard that he was working with glass, I followed him, feeling just curious.

The studio is on the 5th floor of the same building as Su-hyeon, so I decided to take a quick look around since it was close. But,

“That’s amazing.”

Even after returning home, Peter’s work lingered in my mind.

Peter created a project where he visualized inspirational sentences and words and made them into glass. This was interesting because it involved visualizing text.

By studying the meaning and emotions contained in the text and changing its appearance, I was able to create images that sometimes seem to flow and sometimes seem to circulate smoothly.

Such works were so delicate and colorful that they completely erased Peter’s bad first impression. And the light.

Peter focused on the relationship between glass sculpture and light and used it appropriately.

The glass pieces that the light lingered on created a dreamy and fantastical atmosphere, and Soo-Hyeon admired his work without realizing the passage of time.

So, it seemed that the confidence shown at the restaurant was well-founded, and it was nodding in agreement that the pendant Sophia had brought would soon be recognized as having a value that would be difficult to calculate in price.

“Steve has also grown a few levels.”

Su-hyeon sighed and shook her head once more.

Is the city of New York a catalyst for the growth of artists?

In just half a year, Steve’s work had changed dramatically.

Steve, who had been devoted to painting pictures that amplified emotions momentarily, presented a new work after coming to New York in which he sanded down layer upon layer of paint to reveal or connect the layers of paint, which felt much more mature than before.

A picture where time is superimposed. It feels like looking at a fossil or the rings of a tree.

I also thought that this work could once again lead to a revival of the abstract genre, as it allows viewers to think more freely.

“You all are so amazing.”

Steve and Peter listened intently to Su-hyeon’s feedback, explained their work, and promised to introduce other writers to her.

While looking forward to it, Soo-hyun also felt impatient.

What should I do?

In the well called Sehyeon Yego and the well called Baekhyundae, Suhyeon was the best frog.

Of course, the moment I decided to go to New York, I knew and was prepared for the fact that I would be terribly broken and start over from the bottom, but when I actually felt the breath of New York, I began to worry about whether I could endure it and whether I could create work that would work here.

Su-hyeon had to break the egg and come out.

Thanks to the generous support of Ilseon Gallery and JK, I was able to hold a solo exhibition at the age of twenty, but it was nothing more than a work confined to a very narrow field of vision.

Because it was a painting that went only a few steps beyond traditional painting.

Acknowledging limitations and broadening the scope of expression. That is how we expand the world of art.

This is exactly what Soo-hyun aims for in her life in New York.

And New York was a city that could more than meet that need.

Contemporary art.

Contemporary art, also known as contemporary art, is a new art form that emerged after modern art.

As can be inferred from the fact that it is an art that emerged at this time in our lives, it has used a lot of modern technology and materials, and through such experiments, the concept of art has expanded and gained unique wings.

New York has been called the birthplace and laboratory of contemporary art.

Su-hyeon also came here to experience contemporary art and expand her field.

“Don’t be nervous. Just think of it as comfortable as changing clothes.”

Su-hyeon took a deep breath.

What I wanted to draw and express had been decided long ago. I had worked on many projects with the theme of gaze, and whether I painted on canvas using traditional painting techniques or incorporated them into contemporary art, the essence did not change.

dump.

Su-hyeon buried herself in the bed.

Even though I didn’t have much luggage, moving was still moving. After looking around at my two friends’ work and thinking about various things, I started to feel tired.

I decided to get a good night’s sleep for now and think about this issue again tomorrow.

***

From the next day, Su-hyeon started to wander the streets like crazy. She thought that the first thing she should do was to visit the galleries in Soho and Chelsea and get to know the works of the artists working there.

There were hundreds of galleries in New York. They were divided by the type of work they were selling, whether it was prints, photography, prints, or installations. Or by country of origin. What was exciting was that most of them featured artists who were still alive and working, not dead artists.

So how many writers are active in New York?

How many artists are still flocking to New York today?

It was a reality that was stimulating even with just a moment’s imagination.

“Wow.”

And the works inside were so excellent that it was difficult to judge which was better.

Who knew there were so many different perspectives and worlds.

I can’t believe the energy each of them exudes can be so impressive.

Just looking at it filled me up.

And one more thing that became clear was that contemporary art was shaking up New York.

Most of the new artists who were receiving attention were contemporary artists, and galleries and collectors were not sparing support for such works, waiting for the birth of a star artist.

“… … .”

After looking around the gallery at the end of an alley, Su-hyeon looked around for a while to find a place to sit.

It was lunchtime, so the streets were filled with people.

Su-hyeon, who was tired of the high prices and was wondering if there was anything she could do to get a quick meal, saw a food truck.

The line was already long, as if it was a famous business, and without hesitation, Su-hyeon quickly took a seat at the end of the line.

Most of the people who appeared to be tourists and young people who were artists were victorious, thanks to their picks and Su-hyeon’s trust in them.

The tacos sold at Food Drug were eye-poppingly delicious and reasonably priced.

After a pleasant meal, Su-hyeon walked around a few more places to admire the artwork, met up with Steve, and took the subway back to Brooklyn.

The leaky ceiling and the rat’s tail were still there, but they weren’t as surprising as before. Su-hyeon burst into laughter, thinking that humans are creatures that can adapt.

“How about taking a proper tour of New York this weekend?”

Steve, who was looking at Soo-hyeon like that, tilted his head and asked.

“New York sightseeing?”

“It may be a little cheesy, but when you come to New York, everyone goes to places like the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Central Park, and the Museum of Modern Art. That’s how you feel like you’ve seen New York.”

“Oh. You want to ride in a carriage once?”

“Even if it’s not that great, how about a place that’s called a mecca for artists? You should definitely see exhibitions by Andy Warhol or Basquiat.”

“That’s good. I guess I didn’t have a chance to see it in Korea.”

Su-hyeon nodded slightly.

It is fun to appreciate the works of contemporary artists, but I also wanted to see with my own eyes the works of modern artists who left their mark on art history.

Soo-hyun and Steve were walking home from the subway station, making plans for the weekend.

“… … ?”

“… … ?”

There was a familiar face sitting in front of the house. Next to him was a pile of miscellaneous items.

“Peter?”

“What is going on?”

Soohyun and Steve ran over in surprise.

“Hey guys. Are they coming in now?”

Peter smiled brightly and waved his hand. But when I looked closely, I saw tears welling up in his eyes.

“I think I got the date wrong.”

“uh?”

“I thought I could pay my overdue rent if I sold the artwork at the exhibition next week, but the deadline is today?”

“Huh? What? So you got kicked out?”

“Well, the landlord isn’t someone who digs the ground to do business, so there’s nothing I can do. He’s been very lenient with me all this time. But the problem is… … .”

A tear fell from Peter’s eye.

“why?”

“What’s going on?”

Su-hyeon and Steve shouted in surprise at the same time, and Peter wiped away his tears with his sleeve and pointed to a box placed next to the junk.

“The works were destroyed.”

“what?”

“Is it true?”

I couldn’t believe it, so I looked inside the box and saw that it was indeed full of glass shards.

“oh my god?”

“How did this happen?”

“I think it’s because I was trying to force the luggage out.”

“No, this is a work of art. Shouldn’t the person who damages it be responsible?”

“Well, I’m not a famous artist, and it’s not something with a set price. I can’t just put a price on it and ask for compensation. And then there’s the overdue rent. But really, what should I do? It’s like I’m completely ruined.”

There was no soul in Peter’s laughing eyes.

It was a natural thing.

Being kicked out was a huge blow, but the artwork was so badly damaged that it became impossible to safely hold the exhibition that was scheduled to take place in a week.

The future that we had hoped would turn out well is now filled with dark clouds.

“Are there any that are okay?”

Su-hyeon checked the situation.

“Oh. But it’s still about half safe.”

“Let’s move it to the right place first.”

Steve nodded as Soo-hyun spoke.

“Soohyun and I will take care of it. My studio is bigger than Soohyun’s house, so bring the bulky items to me.”

“Really? Is that okay?”

“Of course. Let’s move quickly before the rain starts pouring down.”

There was plenty of time to worry and reason about this and that until later.

Soo-hyun and Steve agreed that protecting the artwork was the priority, and they quickly moved Peter’s artwork safely into the house.

“Do you have a place to stay right now?”

After moving the artwork, materials, and tools used for the artwork, Peter’s remaining luggage was about two bags. That was enough to make it okay for him to stop by his close friend’s house for a while.

“Because there are Taylor writers. They’re all in a similar situation, but they’ll still give you some sleep. The problem is the work.”

Peter shook his head.

It was clear that he was worried about the exhibition.

“The exhibition coincides with a local event, so we can’t postpone the date. It’s such a great opportunity that we can’t miss it.”

“Local events?”

“There’s a new art fair coming up in New York City. It’s a mixed event with band performances, artist exhibitions, and flea market-like programs. It’s the first time, so it’s a bit small, but influential people in the art world will be there, so if you can stand out there, you’ll have a smooth ride.”

“But there are still some safe works. How can this not work?”

“Ha, I’ve already submitted the plan for the exhibition, and there’s a set amount of work to be done. Of course, since it’s a plan for the entire Taylors, I could substitute other kids’ work, but the problem is that it’s not something that everyone can do quickly. The amount was something I was supposed to be responsible for in the first place.”

Peter shook his head, his expression still frowning.

“But I can’t give up. This time, there’s a competition where pride is on the line.”

“Competition? With who?”

“I told you before, right? That guy who recognized the pendant my girlfriend, or rather my ex-girlfriend, Sophia, was wearing and embarrassed her. Frankie.”

“Uh. Why that guy?”

“That guy and I have never been on good terms before. It just so happens that the girls Frankie is interested in like me.”

“No, so why that person?”

Peter was slightly embarrassed by the request to get to the point, but then opened his mouth again.

“That guy also formed a group a while ago. And that group is participating in this art fair, too. Do you know what I mean?”

“Did you make a bet or something?”

Peter lowered his head as Steve, who had a good sense, hit the nail on the head.

“I was confident that it would just stick. I just couldn’t have predicted that the piece would end up ruined like this.”

A difficult situation with no apparent solution.

But then, a funny thought suddenly appeared in Soo-hyeon’s head.

The contemporary art I saw while wandering around New York for a few days, and the food truck I saw this afternoon. The pieces of my experience came together to create some inspiration.

“How much is your budget?”

Soo-hyun asked with a serious face.

“budget?”

“It’s an event hosted by the city. So, aren’t you subsidizing things like booth and setup costs?”

“Oh, that costs money.”

“So. Tell me quickly. How much is it?”

Su-hyeon smiled brightly.

I had a feeling this crisis would be a huge opportunity.