Ancient Prayer Meets a 'Star Wars' Showdown in Kukwon Woo's Latest Prints

Korean artist Kukwon Woo operates at the intersection of fantasy and reality. The depictions found in his oil paintings often conflate intergenerational subject matter, from religion to art history, that he uses as a foundation to bridge a dialogue with contemporary iconography, resulting in a satirical clash of ideas. The Seoul-based artist will soon release a new limited edition print that juxtaposes biblical tales with the world of Star Wars. Produced in collaboration with Avant Arte, Valley ...