Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Address:	1100 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Phone:	+1 858-454-3541
Site:	mcasd.org
Rating:	3.6
Working:	11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM Closed 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM

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Photos 100

Reviews 8

이영준

"Lee Young Jun PEN ART" Pen Art(General Remarks) Infinity of lines and dots have symbolism. Such symbolism is ever changing according to the spirit’s depth. All works are kaleidoscopic; they are usually composed of indescribable expressions. Therefore, art’s depth also can be said to be unlimited. Is pen art’s depth also infinite? In other words, do the lines and dots flowing from the nib of a pen have an artistic qualification? In this respect, it is worth thinking deeply. Pen art begins from an essence of nature’s fundamental values. From the standpoint of value, or color, a harmony of black and white is essential in nature. As it is impossible to see any color in darkness, distinguishing color is an essential role of light. That is why the soul is drawn to light. Whiteness, or light is a spiritual reflection of the soul while blackness, or darkness is a reality of life on earth. As the color green is an essential color of vegetation, burnt charcoal is an earthy color that will stay near black. Blackness is heterogeneous and may be hostile to life. If blackness belongs to the essence of nature, it also may be said to represent the image of death. A combination of black and white constitutes degrees of lightness and darkness. When painting black on a white background, the soul is transported to the white background. Whiteness comes to life when contrasted with black line and black space. In this case, soul also may be expressed through the blackness. Soul may be transported to the black or a combination of white and black, which shed a mysterious merit to the soul or spirit. Pen arts starts and ends from an essence of nature’s fundamental contrasts. The primary essence is infinite and eternal while the artistic harmony of black and white can take one’s breath away. But, this is not possible until a metamorphosis has been realized over many years and spiritual transcendence has occurred. The transfer of spirit occurs when one’s life experiences are projected onto the white canvas in harmony with blackness. That is the true ‘pen art.’ Artist Lee Young Jun I am a Korean. I pioneered the " Lee Young Jun Pen Art " and Perfected the genre. I am Artist Lee Young Jun. Pen Art is the only genre is an important work In the world. The works are extremely valuable. And no one is able to work not dare to imitate. The hope my work can be sympathy to many people. Thank you. "Lee young jun PEN ART 총론" (총론 :總論)PEN ART(Korea) ------------------------------------------- 선과 점의 무한함은 상징성이 있다. 그 상징성은 정신의 깊이에 따라 변화무쌍(變化無雙)하다. 모든 작품이 그러하다. 변화무쌍하기 때문에 형언할 수 없는 표현으로 이어진다. 그리하여 예술의 깊이는 무한한 것이다. 펜의 예술이라고 하면 깊이가 무한함이 있을까? 일반적으로 펜의 끝에서 흘러나오는 선과 점이 과연, 예술성을 갖출 수 있겠는가 라는 점이다. 이점에 대하여 깊이 생각할 필요가 있다. 펜의 예술은 자연의 근본적인 색채의 본질에서부터 시작한다. 색채의 본질에서 보면 흑(黑), 백(白)의 조화는 자연의 근본적(根本的)이다. 조명이 없는 어두운 곳에서는 색을 볼 수 없듯이 색을 구분할 수 있게 해주는 것이 빛의 본질적인 작용이다. 때문에 흰색으로 나타나는 빛 속에서 영(靈)을 이끌어 들인다. 흰색 또는 빛은 영(靈)의 혼적(魂的)인 영상이다. 자연색은 검은 색이다. 녹색이 식물의 본질적인 색채인 것처럼 타버린 숯은 검은색으로 남는 본질적인 색상이다. 절대적인 어둠 속에서 어떤 생명의 운동도 있을 수 없다. 검은색은 생명에 대한 이질적(異質的)이고 적대성 (敵對性)이 있다. 검은색이 자연의 본질(本質)이라면, 검은색은 죽음의 영적(靈的)인 영상이다. 흰색이 검은색과 결합(結合)할 때 명암(明暗)이 이뤄진다. 흰 화면에 검은색을 칠하면 靈이 흰 화면에 이입(移入)된다. 검은 선(線), 검은 면(面)과 만날 때, 흰색은 부활(復活)한다. 검은 색을 통하여 영을 표현할 수 있다. 영(靈)이란 검은색 속에 이입될 수 있는 유일한 것이며, 영과 혼의 색채 흑(黑), 백(白)을 결합(結合)하면 신비함을 갖는다. 그리고 펜의 예술은 자연의 근본적인 색채의 본질 에서부터 시작하여 근본적인 색채의 본질에서 끝을 맺는다. 근본적인 본질은 무한(無限)하고 영원함이 있으며, 흑, 백의 조화는 예술적(藝術的)으로 충분히 살아 숨쉴 수 있다. 그것은 오랜 시간을 통하여 다듬고 완성된 경지를 이룬 뒤에야 가능하고, 혼(魂)을 담는 완벽한 선율이 전제 되어야 한다. 흑, 백의 조화 속에 고고(孤高)하고 생생한 선율이 흰 화면에 영이 이입될 때 비로소 영의 세계는 창조(創造)된다. 그것이 진정한 펜의 예술이다. 이영준( 李永俊)

Indy cross

Everything about this place is discourteous, from the location to the people that work there. I live across the street and have been in a few times, but its just too arrogant and conceited. They try to be really artsy, just to be artsy. Instead of being approachable and unassuming theyre aloof and pretentious. ESPECIALLY that "welcome to the red light district" sign out front. I understand that its supposed to be art, but do you have to keep that stupid red sign flashing 24hrs a day? Its just light pollution! Youd think in an age of fiscal and environmental awareness, youd be willing to turn it off for just a few hours every night. And youve blatantly ignored requests by the people that live here to turn off the lights after 11 on weekdays. You refuse, and call us ignorant. Id rather be ignorant and nice than cultured and mean. Your building gives art a bad name and you should be ashamed of yourselves. Youre actions are selfish and forceful, not artistic or expressive. The terrible trick is that you arent forced to stare at it all night. You get to go home. And dont tell me its unobtrusive, I see your office shades pulled even on sunny days! Thanks for being so very inconsiderate. Your mothers would be ashamed.

Tiasha Mckinley

The Dimensions of Black Art exhibit was beautiful but if you are Black do not come here, you will be uncomfortable. Security followed my friends and I (3 Black women) the entire time we were at the exhibit (an entire hour) even though there were other parrons present viewing art work. We confronted the front desk and the "manager " just defended security and told my friends and I we were being irrational and taking things out of context. The "manager" said he was just making rounds but the security guard stood across from us and watched us talk to the "manager " about our experience so we were confused on how he was making rounds if he stood there watching us with other patrons in the exhibit freely admiring art. The security guard was clearly racial profiling us and the manager sucks at customer service because he didnt even acknowledge that we were uncomfortable he just said "fill out a comment card" and blew us off. We will not be returning.

A Private User

You ought to be a little open minded to enjoy the place (dont look for sense, just enjoy!), but the best way to get the most out of your visit whether youre artsy or not, is to talk to the curators there. Often times they know plenty about the art in the current show and can provide plenty of insight. Also, if you find the current show uninteresting or too odd or out there for your taste, its worth your while to check back when they have new exhibitions. The current show Phenomenal is really something to see, even if you dont care much for art; much better than the previous show too.

Kyra Anderson

Not a welcoming space for black visitors. My two black friends and I were followed the entire time and completely dismissed by the "management." The guard lurked over us in every corner of the museum and even made eye contact several times without saying a word. The customer service is poor and the manager was very inappropriate in how he handled the situation. I will not be returning or recommending to anyone else.

Tetuya Futigami

二回行ったんですが、二度ともすごくいい展示をしていた。ぴちぴちしたコンテンポラリーのアートを楽しむことができる。スタッフも親切で作品の解説に加えて、近所にあるサンディエゴを知るための見どころスポットも教えてくれた。おススメです。

Jahnae Runnells

The guard followed us the ENTIRE time. He said not one word to us but went to every area in every room we were in. There were other guests in the museum but he continued to follow us around. The manager did absolutely nothing but expressed how we are overreacting and made uninterested/disrespectful facial expressions the entire time we expressed our concerns.

Andrew Waltz

This is one of downtowns most enjoyable museums. The work displayed there is always thought provoking and displayed in an entertaining way. They host a fair amount of after hours events but could stand to have more evening hours in general. their location makes for a great stop before getting dinner in little Italy!