nɔʏ-ɡəzɑ́:mtkùnstvεərk
creating space through the concept of gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art), integrating multiple digital and analog art forms and sensory elements into a complete and holistic artwork that transcends traditional boundaries of architecture, film, furniture, science, music, and other mediums.
Throughout history, architecture has consistently adapted by adjusting its program to the prevailing time while preserving its physical form. Presently, it appears challenging for buildings to meet the intricate demands of the contemporary, rapidly evolving world. They are no longer permanent, as they undergo demolition and reconstruction. Diverging from the concept of "temporary," future architecture will evolve in a "impermanent" fashion, encompassing not only structural aspects but also adopting a philosophical approach. The pavilion structure is seen as the most appropriate means to accomplish this.
Both "In-Vitro" and "In-Situ" are scientific terms, with "In-Vitro" referring to a subject isolated from its surroundings, like in a petri dish, while "In-Situ" pertains to a subject specific to its site and situation. I aim to reconsider the relationship between artwork and space by curating the space soley for the central piece. The space brewed from the artwork allows me to create a microcosm for the installed artwork.
While parametric design in architecture was initially anticipated as a significant advancement, it has yet to substantially impact our daily lives and the world at large. The custom nature of every element in parametric design has resulted in inefficiencies in construction cost, time, and methodology. I aim to overcome these limitations by adopting a strategic approach to parametric design, utilizing common materials like single-length pipes—thus introducing the concept of "Common Parametric."
공간 아티스트 김재환(Jeffrey Jehwan Kim)은 서울 건국대학교 예술디자인대학 겸임교수이자, 공간 및 전시 기획사 에스카 디자인 스튜디오의 대표로 활동하고 있다. 미국 코넬대학교에서 건축학(B.Arch)을 전공하고 디자인 환경 분석(Design Environmental Analysis)을 부전공한 후, 서울대학교 건축 석사(M.Arch) 과정을 수료하였다.
건축과 공간에 대한 관심을 바탕으로, 영상, 가구, 과학, 음악 등 다양한 분야를 넘나드는 다학제적 방식으로 공간을 기획하며, 서울도시건축비엔날레(2019, 2021)와 수성국제비엔날레 프리비엔날레(2023) 등에서 전시 공간의 디자인과 설치를 진행해왔다.
디지털과 아날로그의 경계를 넘나드는 작업을 통해 전통적 매체를 재구성하며, 총체적(Neu-Gesamtkunstwerk) 공간 경험을 지향한다. 최근에는 파라다이스 아트랩(2022), 현대자동차 제로원(2023) 등과 협업하여 파빌리온 설치 작업을 진행했으며, 생성형 인공지능을 활용한 공간 기반 작업을 통해 디지털 시대 속 아날로그 공간의 새로운 역할을 탐구하고 있다.
Jeffrey Jehwan Kim is a space artist, currently teaching as an adjunct professor at the College of Art and Design at Konkuk University and directing AESCA Design Studio, a space and exhibition agency. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University with a minor in Design Environmental Analysis, and completed his Master of Architecture at Seoul National University.
His practice is grounded in architecture and expands across media including video, furniture, science, and music. Through a multidisciplinary approach, he has planned and executed spatial installations for exhibitions such as the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism (2019, 2021) and the Suseong International Biennale Pre-Biennial (2023).
Blending digital and analog modes of expression, Kim seeks to build holistic (Neu-Gesamtkunstwerk) spatial experiences that reframe traditional media. Recent projects include pavilion installations in collaboration with Paradise Art Lab (2022) and Hyundai Motor ZER01NE (2023). His current focus is on exploring the evolving role of analog space within the digital era through generative AI–driven design.
EDUCATION
June 2023 Seoul National University Master of Architecture Course Completed
(Thesis: Art Fair’s Possibilities as Cultural Space)
May, 2013 Cornell University Bachelor of Architecture Major
Cornell University Design Environmental Analysis Minor
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016.07 – Present AESCA DESIGN, Seoul, South Korea, Founder and Principal
2014.01 - 2014.10 Co-founder, ADDLIP Creative Agency, Seoul, South Korea
2021.08 - 2021.12 Internship, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, New York City, USA
2012.06 - 2012.08 Internship, Iroje, Beijing, China
2012.01 - 2012.05 Internship, K. Walz Atelier Design Studio, Rome, Italy
2011.06 - 2011.08 Internship, DMP (Design Moon Park), Seoul, South Korea
PROJECT EXPEIRENCE – SPATIAL ARTIST
2023.05 – Present <Scale, Time, Life>, Digital Installation
Incheon International Airport, Incheon, South Korea
2023.03 – Present <Resonance>, Pavilion
Hyundai Motors Group : Zero-one, Seoul, South Korea
2022.08 - 2022.09 <Heung>, Frieze Official VIP Exhibition
Seoul, South Korea
2022.01 - 2022.06 <Signal>, Pavilion
2022 Paradise Art Lab, Incheon, South Korea
2021.11 - 2022.05 <Distilled Memoir>, Digital Installation
Noryangjin Underground Sewer Culture Space, Seoul, South Korea
2012.08 – 2012.09 <Distilled Portrait>, Photography Exhibition
Daegu, South Korea
PROJECT EXPEIRENCE – CURATORIAL
2022.12 - Present <HMW in Paris>, Gana Gallery, Paris, France
Space Director, Exhibition Digital Installation,
2022.06 - 2022.12 <2022 One Day Art Festival>, Kolon - Custommellow, Seoul, South Korea
Space Director, Temporary Art Festival (13,000 sq.ft)
2022.03 - 2022.08 <ARTIST: Ways of Seeing>, BOON the Shop Cheongdam, Seoul, South Korea
Space Director, Temporary Art Exhibition (8,900 sq.ft)
2021.07 - 2021.11 <2021 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism>, Thematic Exhibition, Seoul, S. Korea
Private Project Manager, US, Columbia, Turkey Installation
2021.02 - 2021.08 <Room of Quiet Contemplation>, National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea
Director, Exhibition Digital Installation
2021.04 - 2021.10 CITES Exhibition, National Institute of Ecology, Seocheon, South Korea
Director, Exhibition Digital Installation,
2020.05 - Present Silla Hotel Huue Craft Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
Director, Exhibition Digital Production
2019.08 - 2019.09 <Desaturation> Entre Gallery Opening Exhibition, Seoul, South Korea
Director, Photography and Cinematography Exhibition
2019.04 - 2019.11 <2019 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism>, Thematic Exhibition, Seoul, S. Korea
Assistant Curator, Project Management & Digital Installation
2018.09 - 2018.10 <Pyeongyang Architecture Photography Exhibition in Seoul City Hall>, Seoul, South Korea
Curator, Photography Exhibition
2018.06 - 2018.09 <1st Paju Architecture Cultural Fair>, Paju, South Korea
Curator, Photography and Cinematography Exhibition
EDUCATION
June 2023
May, 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016.07 – Present
2014.01 - 2014.10
2012.08 - 2012.12
2012.06 - 2012.08
2012.01 - 2012.05
2011.06 - 2011.08
PROJECT EXPEIRENCE – SPATIAL ARTIST
2023.03 – 2023.11
2023.07 – 2023.10
2022.08 - 2022.09
2022.01 - 2022.06
2021.11 - 2022.05
PROJECT EXPEIRENCE – CURATORIAL
2022.06 - 2022.12
2022.03 - 2022.08
2021.07 - 2021.11
2021.04 - 2021.10
2019.08 - 2019.09
2019.04 - 2019.11
2018.09 - 2018.10
Seoul National University Master of Architecture Course Completed
(Thesis: Generative Design as a Spatial Component)
Cornell University Bachelor of Architecture
Cornell University Minor Degree in Design Environmental Analysis
AESCA DESIGN, Seoul, South Korea, Founder and Principal
Co-founder, ADDLIP Creative Agency, Seoul, South Korea
Internship, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, New York City, USA
Internship, Iroje, Beijing, China
Internship, K. Waltz Atelier Design Studio, Rome, Italy
Internship, DMP (Design Moon Park), Seoul, South Korea
<Scale, Time, Life>, Digital Installation
Incheon International Airport, Incheon, South Korea
<Resonance>, Pavilion
Hyundai Motors Group : Zero-one, Seoul, South Korea
<Heung>, Frieze Official VIP Exhibition
Seoul, South Korea
<Signal>, Pavilion
2022 Paradise Art Lab, Incheon, South Korea
<Distilled Memoir>, Digital Installation
Noryangjin Underground Sewer Culture Space, Seoul, South Korea
<2022 One Day Art Festival>, Kolon - Custommellow, Seoul, South Korea
Space Director, Temporary Art Festival (13,000 sq.ft)
<ARTIST: Ways of Seeing>, BOON the Shop Cheongdam, Seoul, South Korea
Space Director, Temporary Art Exhibition (8,900 sq.ft)
<2021 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism>, Thematic Exhibition, Seoul, S. Korea
Private Project Manager, US, Columbia, Turkey Installation
Silla Hotel Huue Craft Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
Director, Exhibition Digital Production
<2019 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism>, Thematic Exhibition, Seoul, S. Korea
Assistant Curator, Project Management & Digital Installation
<Pyeongyang Architecture Photography Exhibition in Seoul City Hall>, Seoul, South Korea
Curator, Photography Exhibition
<1st Paju Architecture Cultural Fair>, Paju, South Korea
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