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Chung T-yong

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" The keyword for Chung T-yong's work, which transcends sculpture, installation, and two-dimensional mediums, is "Contatto," which shares the same name as his two-dimensional series. For Chung, "Encounter" transcends the subject matter of his work and permeates his entire creative process. He selects ancient Roman sculptures and ready-made objects, discovered by chance (encounter) in Italian flea markets or antique shops, and uses them as the starting point for his work. This approach aligns with the Arte Povera movement that flourished in Italy in the 1960s and 1970s. Just as these artists experimented with new formative languages using everyday materials, Chung T-yong transforms these coincidental objects to create works that bridge the past and present, East and West. By combining Western sculpture and technology crafted by unknown artisans with the Eastern artist Chung T-yong's own thoughts and philosophy, his work unfolds into a new phase, transcending time and culture. "