ASEMIC GALLERY
HK regularly uses handwriting as a means of informing mark making. Thus, this body of work can be associated with Asemic writing (Wikipedia gives a nice description). For more on asemic writing, see contemporary poet Jim Leftwich’s work and thematic compilation, and Asymptote's interview with Michael Jacobsen. Additionally, Henri Michaux is a popular figure from the early 20th century. The calligraphic works of Chinese poets Zhang Xu and Huai Su (Tang Dynasty) are also widely credited as instrumentally influential.
HK’s paintings vary in their level of asemic quality. This variation is often the result of differences in readability (visible/explicit use of written content) and semantic influence (purposeful inclusion of particular content). Put a bit differently, the asemic quality varies according to the balance and prioritization of the semantic and aesthetic content present within a given work. HK’s body of asemic work might be conceptually described as a personal exploration of semantic holism, internal thought/language, and verbal versus non-verbal expression. The work is meant to come across as slightly melodramatic.
HK’s paintings vary in their level of asemic quality. This variation is often the result of differences in readability (visible/explicit use of written content) and semantic influence (purposeful inclusion of particular content). Put a bit differently, the asemic quality varies according to the balance and prioritization of the semantic and aesthetic content present within a given work. HK’s body of asemic work might be conceptually described as a personal exploration of semantic holism, internal thought/language, and verbal versus non-verbal expression. The work is meant to come across as slightly melodramatic.
PAINTING MATERIALS: Acrylic and watercolor paint on mixed media paper.
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