Hwang Seontae South Korean, b. 1972
Hwang Seontae was born in South Korea in 1972. He studied fine art at Kyunghee University in South Korea and went on to train in Sculpture at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle in Germany, where he completed his postgraduate study, specialising in Glass Art. He has exhibited in South Korea, the USA and Europe, showing numerous times in the UK, where he is exclusively represented by The Pontone Gallery.
His work takes the form of the 'light box', constructed from layers of printed and etched glass, depicting cooly delineated, contemporary interiors. The box has a self-contained light source which articulates the imagined scene. Sunlight enters through windows, casting pools and patterns of illumination and projecting shadowed forms across the silent spaces. In this mostly monochromatic world, there are hints of subtle colour in the exterior glimpses of landscape and foliage. The sun's rays energise and bring life to the scene. Rooms are deserted but not abandoned; they are furnished and maintained. There is a sense of recent departure and/or imminent return.
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The Space with Sunshine X, 2024Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit67 x 50 x 4 cm
26.4 x 19.7 x 1.6 in -
The Space with Sunshine XI, 2024Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit101 x 79 x 4 cm
39.8 x 31.1 x 1.6 in -
The Space with Sunshine IX, 2023Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit50 x 67 x 4 cm
19.7 x 26.4 x 1.6 in -
The Space with Sunshine I, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit87 x 202 x 4 cm
34.5 x 79.5 x 1.5 in -
The Space with Sunshine III, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit112 x 152 x 4 cm
44 x 60 x 1.5 in -
The Space with Sunshine III, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit112 x 152 x 4 cm
44.1 x 59.8 x 1.6 in -
The Space with Sunshine VIII, 2022Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit50 x 67 x 4 cm
19.7 x 26.4 x 1.1 in -
The Space with Sunshine, 2020Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit62 x 218 x 4 cm
24.5 x 86 x 1.5 in -
The Space with Sunshine, 2018Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit79 x 101 x 4 cm
31 x 39.5 x 1.5 in -
The Sunshine Room VI, 2018Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit72 x 110 x 4 cm
28.5 x 43.5 x 1.5 in -
The Space with Sunshine VI, 2017Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit79 x 101 x 4 cm
31.1 x 39.8 x 1.6 in -
The Sunshine Room X, 2017Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit102 x 80 x 4 cm
40 x 31.5 x 1.5 in -
The Sunshine Room, 2016Tempered Glass, Sandblast & LED Backlit62 x 220 x 4 cm (24.5 x 86.5 x 1.5 in)
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A New Home
2 Mar - 30 Apr 2023This exhibition marks the occasion with a selection drawn from the gallery’s extensive list of international artists, including many previously exclusive to The Albemarle Gallery. The presentation focusses particularly on...Read more -
Viewing Room
Art Miami Collection 2022 24 Nov 2022 - 29 Jan 2023Korean sculptor Hwang Seontae makes lightboxes. Constructed from etched glass and concealed LED lighting, these are meticulously crafted images of still contemplation which depict contemporary, domestic interiors. Malcolm Liepke ,...Read more -
EXPO LONDON
1 - 24 Apr 2022Matteo Massagrande is a critically acclaimed Italian painter. He creates images of atmospheric architectural vistas and emotionally significant landscapes. Steeped in the classical tradition, he brings a great depth of...Read more -
Hwang Seontae
The Power of Light 5 Nov - 5 Dec 2021Both in their content and their method of construction the pictures emphasise the articulating power of light. In the case of the images, it is ‘natural’ and therefore of the...Read more -
South Korean Contemporary Art
15 Jan - 27 Feb 2021Pontone Gallery is delighted to present this group exhibition of six acclaimed South Korean artists at the gallery’s downtown Augusta, GA location. With artworks ranging from ostensibly traditional oil and ink paintings to light box sculptures, solar LCD units and digital work on television screens, this is an exhibition that celebrates and explores the conjunction of time-honored Eastern artistic ideals with contemporary methods of execution and representation.Read more -
From Miami to London
10 Jan - 3 Feb 2019After another outstanding year at Art Miami 2018, Pontone Gallery is delighted to present a further opportunity to enjoy works by our artists who achieved such great success there.Read more
In January we will present a Miami to London collection in the gallery and online, including works by Emil Alzamora, Hwang Seontae, Mari Kim, Lee Leenam, Malcolm Liepke, Matteo Massagrande and Jeff Robb. -
Hwang Seontae
Light, Time & Space 4 Oct - 4 Nov 2018Pontone Gallery is proud to welcome back Korean artist, Hwang Seontae, with an exhibition of his most recent light boxes. Beautifully constructed from tempered, sandblasted glass and aluminium, they are printed with precisely rendered images of contemporary, domestic interiors. These scenes are articulated and brought to life by LED lighting, which evokes sunlight playing across the spaces. They are as carefully lit as stage sets.Read more -
Hwang Seontae
Between Light and Space 25 Nov - 24 Dec 2016Hwang Seontae was born in South Korea in 1972. He studied fine art at Kyunghee University in South Korea and went on to train in Sculpture at Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle in Germany, where he completed his postgraduate study, specialising in Glass Art. He has exhibited in South Korea, the USA and Europe, showing numerous times in the UK, where he is exclusively represented by The Pontone Gallery.Read more
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EXPO Chicago 2025
24 - 27 Apr 2025Pontone Gallery is delighted to announce our participation in the upcoming EXPO Chicago 2025. For TICKET & sales enquiries Please email us here or get...Read more -
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2025
20 - 23 Mar 2025Pontone Gallery is delighted to announce our participation in the upcoming Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2025. For TICKET & sales enquiries Please email us...Read more -
Art Palm Beach 2025
22 - 26 Jan 2025Pontone Gallery is delighted to announce our participation in the upcoming Art Palm Beach 2025, taking place from January 22 - 26. We will be showcasing a curated selection of exceptional artworks that celebrate the diversity and beauty of contemporary art. Highlights include the mesmerising “rooms of wonders” by prize-winning Italian artist Massimo Giannoni, alongside works by British-Japanese artist Yuki Aruga, who we are proud to represent.Read more -
Art Miami 2024
3 - 8 Dec 2024Pontone Gallery is proud to present an exciting selection of works from our roster of internationally acclaimed artists at the 2024 edition of Art Miami. Working across a wide range of media, our prestigious artists express feelings and ideas that span the contours of human experience, from Hwang Seontae’s reminiscent and anticipatory interiors to Malcolm Liepke’s sensual and self-regarding portraits. Equipped with profound mastery of both techniques and materials, each artist represents the best of contemporary art in all of its diversity.Read more -
EXPO CHICAGO 2024
11 - 14 Apr 2024This spring Pontone Gallery exhibits at the prestigious Expo Chicago art fair. The gallery showcases a selection of its international artists, who range across the...Read more -
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2024
21 - 24 Mar 2024This spring Pontone Gallery exhibits at Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary. The gallery showcases a selection of its international artists, who range across the fields...Read more -
Art Palm Beach 2024
24 - 28 Jan 2024Pontone Gallery is delighted to exhibit works from a selection of our international artists at the 2024 edition of Art Palm Beach. Our presentation brings...Read more -
Art Miami 2023
5 - 10 Dec 2023Pontone Gallery is delighted to exhibit works from a selection of our international artists at the 2023 edition of Art Miami. Our presentation brings together...Read more -
EXPO CHICAGO 2023
13 - 16 Apr 2023This spring Pontone Gallery exhibits at the prestigious Expo Chicago art fair. The gallery showcases a selection of its international artists, who range across the...Read more -
Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary 2023
23 - 26 Mar 2023This spring Pontone Gallery exhibits at Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary. The gallery showcases a selection of its international artists, who range across the fields...Read more -
Art Miami 2022
29 Nov - 4 Dec 2022This winter Pontone Gallery exhibits at the prestigious Art Miami fair. The gallery showcases a selection of its international artists, who range across the fields...Read more -
EXPO CHICAGO 2022
7 - 10 Apr 2022This spring Pontone Gallery exhibits at the prestigious EXPO Chicago art fair. The gallery showcases a selection of its international artists, who range across the...Read more -
Art Miami 2021
30 Nov - 5 Dec 2021Pontone Gallery is delighted to participate in the 2021 edition of Art Miami, showcasing a selection of works by leading artists from across the gallery's...Read more -
Art Miami 2018
4 - 9 Dec 2018Pontone Gallery will showcase the works of Malcolm Liepke, Matteo Massagrande, Lee Leenam, Emil Alzamora, and Jeff Robb in the 2018 edition of Art Miami.Read more -
London Art Fair 2018
17 - 21 Jan 2018Pontone Gallery will showcase the works of Iain Faulkner, Lee Jaehyo, Malcolm Liepke, Matteo Massagrande, Jeff Robb and Hwang Seontae at the 2018 edition of...Read more -
CONTEXT Art Miami 2017
5 - 10 Dec 2017Pontone Gallery will showcase the works of Hwang Seontae, Hong Sungchul, Jeff Robb, Mari Kim and Matteo Massagrande in the 2017 edition of CONTEXT Art...Read more -
StART Art Fair 2017 | Saatchi Gallery
14 - 17 Sep 2017Exhibiting Artists: Hwang Seontae, Lee Jaehyo, Jeff Robb, Malcolm Liepke, Matteo MassagrandeRead more