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TaeHo Kang

TaeHo Kang

Born in 1945 in Seoul, Korea, Tae Ho Kang studied ceramics at the College of Arts Hongik University in Seoul, Korea. Kang continued his art education studying Fine Art at California State University, Los Angeles, where he graduated in 1980.

Inspired by the artist of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern-day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of life. His scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface. At times multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are only vaguely alluded to, and the color palette is sparse.

“The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space. I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule,” the artist explains, “Where is the house I live in? What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.”

His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as art fairs throughout the US and internationally. His artworks have been acquired by private collectors around the world.




Tae Ho Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1945. He studied ceramics at the College of Arts Hongik University in Seoul, Korea. Kang continued his art education studying Fine Art at California State University, Los Angeles, where he graduated in 1980.

Inspired by the artist of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of life.  His scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface. At times, multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are only vaguely alluded to, and the color palette is sparse.

“The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space.  I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule,” the artist explains, “Where is the house I live in?  What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.”
His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as art fairs throughout the US and internationally. His artworks have been acquired by private collectors around the world.
 

Tae Ho Kang was born in Seoul, Korea in 1945. He studied ceramics at the College of Arts Hongik University in Seoul, Korea. Kang continued his art education studying Fine Art at California State University, Los Angeles, where he graduated in 1980.

Inspired by the artist of the Modern Art era, including Post-Impressionist Paul Cezanne, Kang visualizes the modern day search for identity in an age where information and images permeate every aspect of life.  His scenes are flattened, with everything pressed against the surface. At times, multiple views of the same houses are visible, trees and bushes are only vaguely alluded to, and the color palette is sparse.

“The beauty of this urban landscape gave me a deep impression and great change began to take place in my work. I wanted to be a molecule in this huge space.  I have to find a house of my heart to be molecule,” the artist explains, “Where is the house I live in?  What is my identity? This question has begun to arise. I am on a long journey to find my own house.”
His mixed media collage artworks have been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions as well as art fairs throughout the US and internationally. His artworks have been acquired by private collectors around the world.
 

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2018    EK Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2017    CLU Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2010    Vendome Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2009    LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2006  Artcore Brewery Annex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2005 Yemac Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2004 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1998 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1995 John N Joe gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1994 Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1992 LA Artcore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
1991 Hyo-Chun Gallery, Seoul, Korea
Andrewshire Gallery, Los Angeles
1978 Shin Moon Gallery, Seoul Korea

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022-23 Artplex Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2019 Artspace Warehouse, Los Angeles, CA
2014 Invitational Exhibition of 11 Artists in California, Art center, Seoul Korea
2012 Bring a Friend, Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3), Santa Monica, CA
2011 Selected works (3 artists), Lois Lambert Gallery-Bergamot Station(E-3) CA
Perserverance+Passion, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles CA
2010 The 1st Annual APLA(Aids Project Los Angeles), Bonhams & Butterfields Auction House
2009 The 10th Annual Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni
2009 Exhibition of Association of Christian Artist, Modern Art Gallery, L.A, CA
“Conscious Pleasure(3 Artists)”, Sabina Lee Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Group Show, Western Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2008 Seoul Arts High School Alumni Association, FT Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2006 ”New Paintings(3 Artists)”, Gail Harvey Gallery-Bergamot Station(b-5}, Santa Monica, CA
“Exodus-1” Gallery Blue Wave, Los Angeles, CA
“Connection-2006”, Joong-Ang Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
“process”, Sara Lee gallery, Bergamot Station, Santa Monica, CA
Group show, Joong-Ang Art gallery Opening Exhibition, LA. CA
2005 SAHS Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA
30 Group show, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles CA
The 7th Exhibition of Hong-Ik Alumni, Dosan Hall, Los Angeles, CA
Drawing Exhibition, Lotus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Print works Exhibition of 9 Artists, Jung Dong Art Hall, LA CA
Group Show, LA Art Core Gallery, LA CA
Selected paintings Show, LACMA, LA CA
2004 Four Korean Contemporary Artists Show, Andrewshire Gallery, LA CA
2003 Hong-Ik University Alumni Exhibition, Dosan Hall Art Gallery, LA CA 
1997 Four Artists Group Show, John N Joe Gallery LA CA
1996 ”Four Dimension”, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA
1996 ”Blessings” 10 Artists Show, John N Joe Gallery, LA CA
1995 ”Blessings” 10 Artists Show(2nd) John N Joe Gallery, LA CA
“Who’s Afraid of Freedom,” Newport Harbor Museum, LA CA
“Inner Echo”, Unity Art Center, LA CA
1991 ”Drawing Seven Artists in L.A”, Andrewshire Gallery, CA LA
1990 5 Artists Exhibition, Andrewshire Gallery, LA CA
“Six Easels 1990”, Korean Culture Center, LA CA
1986 5 Artists Exhibition, Simmonson Gallery, LA CA
1984 Art Exhibition of Korean American Artists in California, Gallery Scope, LA
12 CA Contemporary Korean Artists, Gallery Scope, CA
Works of Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Artist in So. CA, Korea Cultural Center,LA
Invitational Exhibit of Korean American in LA, Cal State University in LA
1983 Asian American Artists in LA, Gallery Scope,CA
10 Korean American Artists in LA, Gallery Scope, CA
1983 ”Abstract Visions” An Exhibit of Paintings by Three California Artists, Gallery Scope, LA CA
Peintres Contemporaine des Coreennes Un Sejour au ETATS UNITS, Korean Cultural Center, Paris, France
An Exhibit of Paintings by Two Artists, Chabot College Art Gallery, San Francisco, CA
The First Exhibition of Chinese & KOREAN ARTISTS IN Southern CA Sponsored by The Chinese Cultural Center, LA 
1982 ”Ye-Won Alumni Group Exhibition”, Samil Fine Art Gallery, LA CA
1981 The Exhibition of 3 Artists, Simmonson Gallery, LA CA
Contemporary Art of California Asian American, Korean Cultural Center,LA CA
“50 Korean Artists of California” Korean Cultural Center, LA CA
“Departure 82”, Japanese Cultural Center, New York

EDUCATION
1980 Studied Fine Art at California State University in Los     Angeles
1974 College of Arts of Hongik University, Seoul Korea

TEACHING
1976 DucK Sung University Seoul, Korea
1975-78 Sinku University Seoul, Korea
1974-79 Seoul Music and Art High school. Seoul, Korea

ART FAIRS
2011 S.F Fine Art Fair (San Francisco) Joanne Art Gallery
2011 The Affordable Art fair (New York)

TV & FILM
Universal Television               
ABC / Criminal minds
CBS Studio / NCIS LA           
Warner Specialty Prods Inc. / Unforgettable
HSKL Prods, Inc. / Haskell       
Open 4 Business Production, LLC / The Mindy Project
Blind Decker / Ray Donovan   
CBS, Inc. / The Great Indoors
ABC Studios / American Housewife