New York, July 2025 — Collector’s Review at Gallery AP Space brings together a stunning array of international voices in contemporary art. Spanning disciplines from kinetic sculpture to elemental abstraction, this exhibition highlights works by artists of notable global acclaim, creating a cohesive narrative of material, memory, and modernity.

Kim JongKu – Material as Memory

Utilizing iron powder on silk and canvas, Kim introduces entropy as collaborator—his forms oxidize over time, evolving in rust-toned landscapes that embody transformation and time. Educated at Chelsea College of Art, Kim’s works have appeared at the Venice and Busan Biennales, earning awards such as Korea’s Suknam Art Prize.

Yoon Byung Rock – Poetics of the Everyday

Yoon’s meditative still lifes, painted in oil on hanji paper, elevate humble subjects through subtle tonal shifts. With exhibitions from Seoul to Los Angeles and a career centered on quiet contemplation, his work invites viewers into gentle introspection.

Kim Kang Yong – Perception & Texture

In the “Reality + Image” series, Kim layers oil, sand, and stone on board, challenging visual perception. Grounded in Hongik University’s rigorous program, his work lives on in institutions like the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Gwangju Biennale.

Choi Young Wook – Layers of Karma

Choi’s process-driven canvases interweave Western painting techniques with Korean materials, yielding textured works that speak to spiritual and cultural memory. His pieces command attention in galleries from Seoul to Hong Kong and on global platforms like Art Basel.

Young Ha Park – Temporal Meditations

Park’s oeuvre, including her long‑term series Thou to be seen tomorrow, bridges minimalism and personal reflection. A Pratt-trained artist, she holds accolades from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and residencies at Vermont Studio Center, among others.

Petrus Bergstrand – Nordic Poise

From the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm, Bergstrand brings poised geometry to canvas. His works, seen across Europe at events like Volta Basel, blend spacious restraint with philosophical intimacy.

David Gerstein – Joy in Motion

Gerstein infuses everyday scenes with vibrant energy through layered aluminum cutouts. Trained in Paris and London, his public installations enliven spaces from Miami to Singapore and are celebrated globally for their kinetic charm.

Enzo Barracco – Nature’s Urgency

Barracco’s photography channels the fragility of ecosystems—Galápagos wildlife, polar vistas—through a conservationist lens. Exhibited at Fotografiska New York and featured in National Geographic and The Guardian, his work speaks to environmental stewardship.

Yoo Choongmok – Light & Memory

Working with glass droplets on wood and canvas, Yoo conjures ephemeral moments and architectural reveries drawn from traditional Korean palettes. His contemplative compositions have shown in New York and Seoul.

Roderick Hidalgo – Sculptural Jewels

Hidalgo’s sculptural wall pieces marry transparency, texture, and color in works that resemble precious gems. A recipient of the “Visionary” award (Delaware Contemporary, 2019), he is commissioned by culturally significant venues, including NYC public libraries.

Exhibition Highlights:

This collection weaves a singular narrative—time, materiality, place, and cultural memory on a global stage. From Kim’s evolving iron landscapes to Gerstein’s lively aluminum scenes, the exhibition is an artful exploration of how contemporary artists transform medium into meaning.

Collector’s Review invites patrons, curators, and collectors alike to immerse themselves in ten distinctive practices that both define and disrupt the landscape of contemporary art. From Chelsea’s gallery walls to international biennials, these voices affirm the global resonance of material-driven storytelling.