Ran Hwang

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About the artwork

Exhibited at: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris. Ran Hwang's "Beginning of the Bright" at the UNESCO Paris Headquarters is a testament to her artistic vision and technical prowess. It offers a space for contemplation and appreciation of the delicate balance between tradition and modernity, chaos and order, fragility and resilience. The installation not only enhances the cultural tapestry of the exhibition space but also reinforces UNESCO's commitment to celebrating and preserving cultural heritage through contemporary art.

About the artist

Ran Hwang is a contemporary New York based, South Korean artist known for her intricate and visually stunning installations. Born in 1960 in South Korea, Ran Hwang graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the School of Visual Arts, New York, and subsequently went on to attain her Masters Degree in Fine Arts at the Graduate School of Arts Chung-Ang University in Seoul, Korea. 

Ran Hwang creates iconic artworks that embody her in-depth contemplation with the nature of cyclical life, non-visibility and the beauty of transient glamor. Her earlier career in the fashion industry and the personal memories of 9/11 attack have led her to adopt everyday materials into the delicate and dramatic works. Her installations, often created with thousands of pins, buttons, and beads, evoke a sense of meditative tranquility and intricate beauty.

She has won Gold Prize by AHL Foundation NY in 2004 and Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant in 2015. Her works are internationally acclaimed in galleries and museums around the world.