Art enthusiasts and curious onlookers are in for a surprise as JPS Gallery’s second edition of the groundbreaking “1 Gallery Art Fair” descends upon Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea. Transforming the bustling shopping haven into an astonishing artistic oasis, this audacious exhibition, running from October 5th, will challenge every preconception of artistic presentation.
A Lonely Booth in Paradise
Imagine coming across an exquisitely curated art fair booth, looking isolated yet commanding at the centre of Paradise City’s vibrant shopping atrium. This unexpected encounter is the essence of “1 Gallery Art Fair”, which challenges conventional norms by daring visitors to wonder, “Why confine art in conventional creative spaces when it can thrive in the midst of everyday life?”
“1 Gallery Art Fair” stands out with its singular participating gallery concept. Despite this, JPS Gallery’s presentation alone qualifies this showcase as a one-of-a-kind art fair by presenting two booths: one grand exhibit pulsating with bold and innovative works that will electrify art aficionados. And a smaller booth designed to dismantle the notion that art fairs are exclusively for adults by its thoughtfully curated spectacle meant to spark youngsters’ imaginations and cultivate their lifelong love affair with artistic expression.
Cultural Diversity Meets Experimental Creativity
The ‘1 Gallery Art Fair’ unites the most culturally diverse group of artists JPS Gallery has ever assembled for a single show. From emerging visionaries to established maestros, this exhibition features over thirty artists working across a spectrum of scales and mediums. This presentation aims to redefine the boundaries of what an art fair and exhibition can be. By boldly placing meticulously curated booths in unexpected locales, JPS aims to make art accessible to all and foster a dialogue about the very essence of creativity and how we experience it.
Shattering Conventions and Igniting Imaginations
This iteration of the fair builds on the success of its first edition at Ginza Six last year. Participating artists have been encouraged to explore uncharted territories of creativity, resulting in a collection of works that promise to challenge, inspire, and astonish audiences. With its unique blend of entertainment, art, and culture, Paradise City provides an ideal venue for hosting the “1 Gallery Art Fair”, creating a symbiosis of culture and excitement that is simply irresistible.
Participating Artists
Afa Annfa (B.1983, Hong Kong)
Akira (B.1984, Toyama)
Anouchka Gerard (B.1998, France)
August Vilella (B. 1986, Spain)
b.wing (B.1972, Hong Kong)
Cynthia Mak (B.1987, Hong Kong)
Dan Oliver (B.1963, United States)
Dourone (B. 1985, Spain)
Fabio Viscogliosi (B.1965, France)
feebee (Japan)
ghost angel (Japan)
Honoka Hayashi (Japan)
Jeremy Fung (B. 1990, Hong Kong)
Joe Foti (B.1962, United States)
Joe Cheetham (B.1992, United Kingdom)
KAKA KYLIN (B.1993, China)
Kazy Chan (B.1993, Hong Kong)
Li Ning (B.1992, Hong Kong)
Linmay KOMINE (B.1958, Japan)
Lokz Phoenix (B.1986, Hong Kong)
Mao Yuqiu (B.1996, China)
Michele Motiscause (B.1966, Italy)
Muu Nanahoshi (B.1979, Japan)
Naoto Fuchigami (B.1995, Japan)
Paul Hunter Speagle (B.1982, United States)
Peep (B.1991, Hong Kong)
Qin Tan (B.1993, United States)
Reina (B.1989, Japan)
Richard Woods (B.1966, United Kingdom)
Ricko Leung (B.1987, Hong Kong)
Shigeki Matsuyama (Japan)
Shoko Mihira (B.1979, Japan)
Syozo Taniguchi (B.1990, Japan)
T9G (B.1975, Japan)
Toru Nakamura (B.1981, Japan)
Tse Yim On (B.1974, Hong Kong)
Wilson Shieh (B.1970, Hong Kong)