Madison Museum of Contemporary Art

Address:	227 State St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
Phone:	+1 608-257-0158
Site:	mmoca.org
Rating:	4.3
Working:	Closed 12–5PM 12–5PM 12–5PM 12–8PM 10AM–8PM 12–5PM

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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)

Kristin S

This is a very nice, very modern art museum. We chose the Museum for our wedding because of its awesome architecture, beautiful glass staircase, and the space itself. We got married and had dinner on the rooftop sculpture garden with beautiful views of the Capitol and State Street. Your guests can also mingle around the museum during any down times before, during or after the wedding. We also used Fresco restaurant for our wedding at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) and we were very pleased with their service and coordinating everything for our event. The service was great, prompt, AND they coordinated drop off and pick up times with our other vendors for the day of the wedding. Their team set-up the space for our ceremony and quickly flipped it for dinner, then again for dancing later in the evening. They did a great job the entire night. Everything ran smoothly. Everyone who attended the wedding commented on how great of a time they had and Fresco and MMoCA definitely played a huge role in that! I highly recommend Fresco/MMoCA for parties and/or just dinner! The food is very good and with how happy we are how everything turned out at our wedding we will certainly eat there many many more times!

Hannah Craig

This is a fantastic, well-curated modern and contemporary art museum located in one of the hippest areas of the Madison Ithsmus. Not only can you stroll through several of the galleries to enjoy the art, but the rooftop is open to enjoy fabulous views of the city and sculture garden! On top of everything, entrance to this museum is completely FREE! Did I mention that this is a free art museum? This is a free art museum. ;)

A Private User

A bit disappointing really - I got a very strong impression the museum does not want children to enter its premises. It would make more sense if this was flagged up before we visited the museum. Instead we had a stressful visit as museum staff endlessly warned my children not to touch. Otherwise nice building, great glass staircase and a little art.

A Private User

Not that great. Maybe 10 great artists. The rest is crap. Rarely see any Madison artists. Which is a shame, theres a lot of great underground artists. Not very cutting edge. Mostly fruit, plants, and people that you wonder how the hell they even made it in.

Jai Bhandari

Its a small museum on the State Street. Definitely, not for kids. You can see the entire museum in 10-30 minutes depending on your interest. Just few blocks from Capitol.

Roby Kurian

We drove 350 miles to see a Frida Kahlo painting and they had removed it but never mentioned in their website. That sad, but their ongoing exhibition was nice.

Luke VandenLangenberg

One of the great places to see art in Madison. Free admission but recommend donations. Cool restaurant on the roof. Amazing view during the summer

Dawn Wolf

Lame. I wish Id waited to give my donation until after I went through the exhibit. The only impressive thing there was the building itself.

Holly Waterman

A wonderful free art museum. Was very clean, well maintained. Exhibits were wonderful. I was impressed with the Wisconsin artists exhibits!

Nathan Pelc

Enjoy state street and incredible art here. Its a amazing building and they bring in great artists. Such a wonderful place to stop by.

Scotty Rorek

Love this place. It is amazing. The staff is wonderful. They bring artists in for a reception and a talk which is spectacular

Paul Blazevich

Features fantastic modern artists from around the United States. I continue to be blown away by their selection.