As Gallery AP Space presents its Collector’s Review (insert date), it’s not just the collection that stands out. It’s the artists themselves. Together, they form a diverse and global lineup, each with a strong artistic voice and a history worth knowing.

Kim JongKu: Material as Memory

A master of transformation, Kim JongKu is known for his innovative use of iron powder, which he scatters onto silk or canvas to form poetic landscapes. What makes his work so moving is the way he invites decay into the process. The iron rusts over time, giving each piece a life of its own.

Kim holds an MFA from Chelsea College of Art and has exhibited globally, including solo exhibitions in New York, Seoul, and Paris. His work was featured at the Venice Biennale and the Busan Biennale, and he’s the recipient of multiple honors, including Korea’s Suknam Art Award. His fusion of material and impermanence makes his work quietly powerful, always evolving.

Yoon Byung Rock: Stillness in Color

Yoon Byung Rock brings a meditative quality to everyday subjects. Using oil on traditional Korean paper, he captures fruit, seasons, and shadow with subtle tonal shifts that recall stillness more than spectacle.

Born in 1960 in South Korea, Yoon has exhibited across Asia and the U.S. His recent solo exhibitions include “Silent Language” at Gallery Hyundai and a special exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles. His work often appears in major art fairs and institutional collections. 

Kim Kang Yong: Reality, Reimagined

In his “Reality + Image” series, Kim Kang Yong combines oil, sand, and stone on board to investigate the boundaries between perception and reality. His practice balances conceptual depth with a tactile sensibility.

A graduate of Hongik University, Kim has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, and Germany. Notable group shows include Gwangju Biennale and Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art. He received the Seoknam Art Prize and continues to be a fixture in Korean contemporary art circles. His work encourages viewers to look twice and think deeper.

Choi Young Wook: Layers of Karma

Choi Young Wook is best known for his richly layered canvases that explore themes of karma, history, and cultural memory. With training in both Western painting and traditional Korean materials, Choi’s pieces often feel spiritual without being overtly symbolic.

Choi has exhibited in Art Basel Hong Kong, KIAF Seoul, and has held solo exhibitions at Arario Gallery and Hakgojae Gallery. His Karma series has gained critical acclaim, often noted for its quiet intensity and powerful texture.

Young Ha Park: Echoes of Tomorrow

Young Ha Park’s long-running series, Thou to be seen tomorrow, spans over two decades and multiple media. Her minimalist, meditative works explore time, visibility, and the personal within the universal.

Park earned her MFA from Pratt Institute in New York and has exhibited in Korea, the U.S., and Europe. She has been awarded fellowships from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and participated in residencies at the Banff Centre and Vermont Studio Center. Her disciplined practice has gained a devoted following.

Petrus Bergstrand: Nordic Impressions

Swedish artist Petrus Bergstrand brings a Scandinavian clarity to his compositions. Through geometric abstraction and subtle textures, he explores the emotional potential of space and form.

Educated at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm, Bergstrand has exhibited widely across Europe, including at Galerie Forsblom, Volta Basel, and Market Art Fair in Stockholm. His work bridges contemporary design and philosophical introspection, giving viewers room to interpret and breathe.

David Gerstein: The Joy of the Everyday

David Gerstein, based in Israel, is one of the most internationally recognized contemporary artists in public and private art. His layered aluminum cutouts are playful, dynamic, and full of life. From cyclists to city streets, Gerstein turns ordinary scenes into exuberant expressions of motion.

Gerstein studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris and St. Martin’s School of Art in London. His public art installations can be found in over 30 countries, and his work has been shown in Art Miami, Art Stage Singapore, and countless museums worldwide.

Enzo Barracco: Where Nature Speaks

Italian photographer Enzo Barracco brings the untouched wild into focus. His photographs of the Galápagos and polar regions capture the stark, fragile beauty of remote ecosystems, often with the urgency of a conservationist’s eye.

Barracco has exhibited at Somerset House (London), Triennale Milano, and Fotografiska New York. His work has appeared in National Geographic, The Guardian, and Vogue Italia, and he’s spoken at international climate conferences on the power of photography to inspire environmental action.

Yoo Choongmok: Poetics of Light and Memory
Yoo Choongmok is a master of subtle transformation, crafting delicate compositions that play with light, texture, and the passage of time. Using glass droplets arranged on wood or canvas, his work evokes shifting memories and fleeting moments, inviting quiet contemplation.

Born in South Korea, Yoo draws inspiration from traditional Korean colors and architectural motifs, blending cultural heritage with contemporary visual language. His work has been exhibited internationally, including solo shows in Seoul and New York. Yoo’s practice marries meditative process with refined craftsmanship, creating pieces that feel both timeless and deeply personal.

Roderick Hidalgo: Gems of Light and Form
Roderick Hidalgo is a mixed-media artist known for sculptural wall pieces that shimmer with elegance and playful complexity. Fusing transparent materials with bold textures, his works explore light, color, and dimensionality—often described as “jewels for interior spaces.”

Born in 1988 in the U.S., Hidalgo has exhibited internationally, including at the Sunshine Contemporary Art Museum in Beijing and Art Basel Miami. In 2019, he received the Gretchen Cummins Hupfel "Visionary" Award from The Delaware Contemporary. With recent commissions for libraries and NYC designers, Hidalgo continues to redefine the boundaries of decorative and fine art.