RE-STORY-ATION: ART + ARCHITECTURE
Sook Jin Jo & John di Domenico
Curated by Soojung Hyun
May 3 - May 25, 2024
Gallery Hours: Wed - Sat, 12 - 6 pm
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 6-8 PM
ARTEGO Gallery
32-88 48th Queens NY 11103
ARTEGO Gallery is proud to present “RE-STORY-ATION: ART + ARCHITECTURE,” an innovative exhibition that navigates the intertwining of architecture and art through the works of two distinguished artists/architects, Sook Jin Jo and John di Domenico. The exhibition spreads drawings, photographs, paintings, and video documentaries, including three- and four-dimensional expressions. By introducing the dynamic interplay between their works, the exhibition seeks to push the boundaries of each artist's practice while exploring the profound meaning of art and its intrinsic connection to humanity.
The term of 'Re-story-ation' centers around the idea of envisioning and constructing the narratives of our lives. Enriching narratives through recontextualization can broaden human understanding and empathy. The exhibition "Re-story-ation" employs the convergence of 'architecture and art' as a framework for this storytelling endeavor. At its core, "RE-STORY-ATION: ART + ARCHITECTURE " celebrates the unique perspectives and creative insights of Sook Jin Jo and John di Domenico. di Domenico's distinctive paintings and drawings, showcased alongside his impressive architectural projects such as Fernow Hall at Cornell University, the Silver Line Washington DC Metro, Stillwell Avenue Station at Coney Island, and subway stations in Astoria, New York, exemplify his seamless integration of art and architecture. Meanwhile, Jo's thought-provoking art chapel projects in Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador, along with her captivating artworks and documentaries, are presented here.
With over four decades of experience in both fields, John di Domenico perceives creating architecture and painting as intricately intertwined. His paintings, starting as doodles, evolve into colorful compositions, blurring the line between representation and abstraction. The process of making paintings serves as the cornerstone of his storytelling, reflecting his ideas about space and its inhabitants. Through his artwork, John di Domenico imbues his architectural designs with empathy and profound insight into the human experience.
Sook Jin Jo shares an intimate relationship with both architecture and installation art. Her installations, including her captivating chair pieces, capture the essence of human presence within intimate and contemplative environments. Furthermore, her projects to construct spaces for prayer and contemplation incorporate the cultural backgrounds of local communities, blurring the boundaries between architecture and art. For Sook Jin Jo, every aspect of her creative process, from sketches to media presentations of architectural projects, exists within the realm of art.
