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Bio


Sangho Han, born in Seoul, South Korea in 1991 and currently residing and working in Long Island City, NY, holds a BFA from Gachon University (2016) and an MFA from the School of Visual Arts (2023).



Han believes that "the image (or painting) is an object that must be destroyed at the moment that it is created." His paintings and drawings on canvases and walls resist the temptation to seek permanence of any kind, as they are made and presented with a rough and improvisational quality. The artist seeks authentic voice and vision that is neither western nor traditionally Korean, but of hybrid contemporary and modern languages and styles



 His artistic focus lies in exploring the correlation between various materials and his drawing practice, which exhibits a spontaneity akin to free jazz music. 



Within his work, figurative and abstract expressionism intersect seamlessly.


 Han’s practice is deeply influenced by the history of abstraction, from its origins to abstract expressionism and neo-expressionism, drawing inspiration from artists like Kandinsky, Joan Mitchell, Cy Twombly, and Leon Golub. He sees his art as a continuation of this historical lineage, transcending personal achievement or mere pleasure in painting.



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