Social Graphics: The Art of Jeski
When September 8 - November 4, 2001
Where: The Korea
Society Gallery
950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor
950 Third Avenue @ 57th Street, 8th Floor
(entrance on 57th, the south-west corner of the intersection)
Regular gallery hours are 10 AM - 5 PM, M-F
and admission is free
Opening Reception with the artist on
Thursday September 8th from 6 to 8 PM - RSVP
Social Graphics: The Art of Jeski salutes the award-winning efforts of artist and social activist Jeseok Yi, who has wowed the design and non-profit communities with his thoughtful and often satirical works. Featuring fourteen of Korean-born Jeski’s works for organizations like the Red Cross, Salvation Army, World Vision, City Harvest New York, the American Disability Association and the Global Coalition for Peace, the exhibition provides sharp and insightful commentary on war, global warming, pollution, and other social concerns.
Jeski
stresses simplicity in messaging and encourages interaction between the design
and the real world. His social graphics illustrate the power of creativity to
inform, educate, and change society for the better. His efforts are a reminder
of the vibrancy of Korean civil society, the strength of its NGOs, and Korea’s
contribution to international efforts aimed at peace and social justice.
About the Artist
Jeski was born and
educated in Korea and gained fame in winning several major international
advertisement awards, including Cannes International, Clio and New York
Festivals awards. He earned his BFA from School of Visual Arts in New York. He
is the founder of the Jeski Social Campaign and is a Seoul Metropolitan
Government Honorary Ambassador.
Website: www.jeski.org
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