Oscar Murillo transforms energy into dynamic art
Oscar Murillo's "Pulsating Frequencies" is on view at Kukje Gallery in Seoul / Courtesy of the artist and Kukje GalleryOscar Murillo transforms energy into dynamic artBy Kwon Mee-yooOscar Murillo is an artist of energy who encapsulates the instability of his contemporaries living in the 21st century, who cannot truly feel a sense of belonging or stability. The artist is holding "Catalyst," his first solo exhibition in Korea, at Kukje Gallery in downtown Seoul."Catalyst is a word I use to explain myself and the dynamics of my work. This show becomes a platform to exercise that," the artist told The Korea Times during an interview on Nov. 30. The 32-year-old artist, originally from Colombia, immigrated to London with his family at the age of 10. "My physical environment was incredibly important. I did not have art education in Latin America, so not in terms of art, but growing up in a certain tropical context. It was coming to London that began to shape a focus on the possibilities of art in my life," Murillo said.For Murillo, art is a therapeutic process that keeps him living and func
