The Art Institute of Chicago

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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)

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Peggy J.

Terrible service! The worst service I ever received in my entire life. I went in purchased two tickets. As I wanted to enter, the security told me that I need to drop my backpack and coat. According to their rule, people cannot enter the museum with their coat or bag. I went to drop my backpack and coat, there was a lady and she said I need to pay $1 for dropping my backpack. It is silly in my opinion because if I have to pay $1, then why dont you guys just add that $1 on the ticket? I usually dont carry cash. I wanted to pay by credit card, but they said it can only be paid by cash. I understand all of these things. I was ok with all and I did not have any complain. But the women that was getting the coat and backpack was very rude in the way she was talking to me. I gave $1, and gave my backpack. I asked if I must drop my coat, as well. She said yes, and asked for $1 for each coat. I said ok. I needed to get my cell phone from my backpack. I said "can I get my backpack, please? I forgot something." The lady was too rude, and she did not respond me. I said again louder, I said "Can I get my backpack please?" And she said "No, you cant. I need to help someone else. Wait!" She helped the next person although it was my turn!!!!! I waited in line!!!! At this point I got really upset. I was a tourist, I was a costumer, I was polite to the lady and she must have been polite to me in return!! She never come back to give my backpack, she sent someone else after a few minutes.. And I asked the second lady, what was the name of the other rude lady. And she said she cant tell her name to me. WHY DONT THEY PUT A NAME TAG? I said I want to talk to a manager. She said they dont have a manager, manager is not reachable and lots of other lies. I told my mom to stay there. I went to security people and asked for manager, he called manager and I talked to the manager on the phone. I told to manager about the rude behavior of the lady, and I said that "I dont trust that lady anymore to leave my backpack there, I havent used the tickets, I want to return the tickets and leave the museum". She was a nice manager, she came and talk to me. The manager was very polite, she let me return the ticket and get refund. I got my backpack and coat and left.. I hated that place and rudeness of that staff. Terrible! Terrible!

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Ciji C

IF YOU ARE A BABY WEARING MOMMA YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!!! Ok, to be clear, I give the museum 5 stars and the treatment I received upon arrival 1 star which is why I gave 3 stars. I visited with my baby in a baby carrier in the front and my diaper bag that looks like a backpack. When we bought our tickets I was informed they didnt allow backpacks (I had no idea), i informed the ticket salesman that it was a diaper bag and they were free to check. Being that it is a large museum and I knew wed be there for a few hours I NEEDED the diaper bag. The salesman said ok and to just let the guards that would check my ticket know. The guards were mean, had nasty attitudes and pretty much told me that bc its a backpack I couldnt take it in and that I needed to pay to check it but they would give me a "courtesy bag". My diaper bag comes with a thermal pocket for breast milk and a changing pad. I also offered to pull it up on buybuy baby website to prove that it was indeed a diaper bag. Never mind that I offered for them to search it. Their "courtesy bag" only fit the changing pad and a couple diapers... Another bag for wipes... Another bag... At this point I was furious and frustrated. Really??? They told me I could that I could return if I forgot something but depending on where I was in the museum "that would be super inconvenient"... Ya think?!? You want me to not only pay you to hold my diaper bag but now weve gotta carry multiple tiny bags to replace it? Luckily an employee found me a brown paper bag that fit everything but it was just the fact that they were being so unreasonable moreover extremely rude about it! I walk into the museum and not only is everyone carrying bags that were way bigger than mine but in the very first exhibit I saw a woman with a backpack! & no kid!!! I was also offered a stroller so I didnt have to "carry my baby in that thing". Rude. Just rude. I was almost in tears I was so angry. Ive baby worn all over the country with my baby in the front and diaper bag in the back and Ive never encountered staff so rude and unwilling to cut a momma a break. I felt singled out and judged. In regards to the museum there is a lot to see. It is a beautiful experience and one that, although we got off to a very bad start, in the end I thoroughly enjoyed with my family.

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