About us
Art is not the exclusive property of those who have, and it must not be separated from life. Art is part of our lives, and it is a window that shows how we are living. We do not make art to be understood, but to exist. The countless aspects of our existence, which cannot be confined to a single form, meet other ways of being through fierce critical awareness and sincere questions. We work to stay alive, and we gather to communicate with someone. That is the way in which ‘Ways of Being’ exists.
Creating art can be quite solitary, and it's sometimes hard to stay motivated on our own.
Let's make art—whatever form it takes!
The best work is the work that excites you!
Upcoming events
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Where Is My Home?
Misajang, 43-2 Namyeong-dong, Yongsan-gu,, Seoul, KRWays of Being 그룹은 2026년 10월 10일 “Where Is My Home?” 이란 주제로 그룹전을 준비하고 있습니다. 여러분에게 집은 어떤 곳인가요? 많은 작가들이 집을 주제로 작업을 하고 있지요. 그 중에서도 올해 가장 주목 받은 작가는 지금 현재 국립현대미술관에서 전시하고 있는 **서도호**입니다. 세계 곳곳에서 작업을 이어온 작가에게 집은 과연 어떤 것이었을까요? 그 대답은 여러분이 직접 눈으로 확인하시길 바랄게요.
현대미술에서 가장 중요한 것은 세밀한 필치도, 누군가의 그림과 닮은 듯한 계보도, 실물과 얼마나 닮았는지와 같은 유사성도 아닙니다. 자신이 선택한 매체를 통해 자신의 생각을 전하는 것이죠. 자신의 생각을 언어뿐만 아니라 색과 형태, 영상이나 소리, 물질이나 몸짓 같은 다양한 매체를 활용하는 것일 뿐입니다.
여러분이 생각하는 ‘집’은 어떤 것인가요? 자신이 다루고 싶은 매체를 가지고 당신의 이야기를 들려주세요. 완성된 형태여도 좋고, 아이디어 단계여도 좋습니다. 영상이어도, 스케치여도 좋아요. 우리는 약 1시간 동안 자신이 익숙한 도구를 가지고 작업을 할 거구요. 늘 그랬듯이 나머지 시간에는 자신의 이야기를 발표하는 시간을 가질 거예요.
P.S. 아쉽게도 10월 10일-11일 전시에는 약속한 인원들이 준비한 작품들로 전시할 예정입니다. 이틀 동안 전시장에 들러 완성된 작품을 감상하실 수 있어요. 북촌의 작은 한옥에서 전시할 예정입니다. 장소는 참석을 원하시는 분들께만 알려드리도록 하겠습니다.
Ways of Being is preparing a group exhibition on the theme “Where Is My Home?” on October 10, 2026. What does “home” mean to you? Many artists work with the theme of home. Among them, the artist who has drawn the most attention this year is Do Ho Suh, who is currently exhibiting at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. For an artist who has continued working all around the world, what exactly was “home”? I hope you’ll see the answer with your own eyes.
In contemporary art, what matters most is not meticulous brushwork, a lineage that resembles someone else’s paintings, or likeness—how closely it resembles the real thing. It’s about conveying your thoughts through the medium you choose. It simply means using various media—beyond language—such as color and form, video or sound, and matter or gestures, to express what you want to say.
So what is “home” to you? Please tell your story using the medium you want to work with. It can be a finished piece or just an idea. It can be a video or a sketch—anything is welcome. We’ll spend about an hour making work using the tools you’re comfortable with, and as always, we’ll use the remaining time to present and share our stories.
P.S. Unfortunately, the exhibition on October 10–11 will feature works prepared by the people who had already committed. You can visit the venue over the two days to view the finished works. The exhibition will be held in a small hanok in Bukchon. We will share the location only with those who wish to attend.
The Schedule
11:00 AM Warm up
11: 10 AM Create your work
12:30 PM Sharing works and presentationMaterials to bring: whatever materials you’re comfortable with (pen, paper, ink, charcoal, acrylic, pastels, watercolor, iPad, etc.).
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