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I hear that a lot, but I dont really get it.
Haha. Good. Lets keep going. I understand that youre a foodie, but Im curious if you have any other hobbies.
I like to draw or go to exhibitions.
It makes sense that its related to your job, but on the other hand, I also think this.
Ko Hun tilted his head slightly.
They say its unhappy when your hobby becos your job. I know that your working hours are long, but isnt it hard to have your spare ti also related to painting?
Its hard sotis and exhausting sotis.
Alphonse brightened his eyes, hoping that he would continue to talk.
But I feel energized when I eat sothing delicious for lunch. And dinner too. And after working at night, theres the next morning.
Hahahat. Its back to food talk again. I guess you can say that you relieve your stress by eating.
Yes. Actually, I dont have much ti to do anything else. I have a lot of things I want to draw, but theres so much to learn that I dont want to waste ti doing other things.
So instead of doing other things, you eat the most delicious things you can?
I didnt really think of it that way, but I guess I did.
Alphonse nodded.
He could tell how much the boy loved painting from his words that he didnt want to waste ti doing other things.
I can guess how much you love painting.
Ah.
Ko Hun exclaid.
Did you think of sothing?
Yes. I like to watch dramas. And novels too.
Thats a nice hobby. Can you recomnd so?
Theres a novel called Blood Mark that was recently made into a web drama.
Blood Mark?
Its a Korean novel. It starts with a woman who tries to get revenge on a man who tornted her lover, but ends up falling in love with his grandson.
Lets try that again.
Alphonse tried to understand Ko Huns words, but he couldnt.
So first of all, the grandson is an adult, right?
Hes a college student.
Then that ans the man who tornted her lover is old.
Yes. He was her lovers stepfather.
Her lovers stepfather?
Ko Hun nodded.
He looked so innocent that Alphonse felt dizzy.
Was it an affair?
Well, if you look at it, her marriage to her husband was a sham. They were a sa-sex couple. But after they got married, she fell in love with her stepfather.
Thats enough.
Alphonse cut off Ko Huns words as he was getting more interested.
The novels content could be a spoiler. Lets stop there.
Thats true.
He was a Frenchman who was tolerant of adultery and cheating, but it was too much for a 10-year-old kid to say.
Alphonse changed the topic.
Do you have any other hobbies?
Now that I think about it, I have a lot. I like listening to music.
Music. Thats sothing you can definitely listen to while working.
Yes.
What kind of music do you listen to?
I like classical music. The ones without lyrics dont distract .
Alphonse nodded.
Classical music is having a resurgence. Do you have a favorite musician?
Baedovin.
The B. The conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic is soone everyone can love.
Hes amazing.
Painter and musician. I heard that there are many people who have a close relationship like Mahler and Klimt, but do you have a personal friendship?
Not at all. Im just a fan.
I see. I was just wondering.
Alphonse smiled lightly and moved on to the next topic.
Speaking of art, do you have any works that you liked recently?
The most recent one was.
Ko Hun hesitated for a mont and then confessed honestly.
Mayo by Marso.
The audience and Alphonse seed pleased to hear the answer they had been waiting for.
It was the winning piece of the Art Nouveau competition, right?
Yes. His use of color is really impressive. It looks like it belongs there from the start.
I dont know much about art, but it must be hard to do that.
Its not that special to color like that. Its all about perception.
For example?
People think ripe apples are red. But apples are not just red. They have green and yellow too. And many other colors in between.
Alphonse nodded.
Thats what painters do, finding those colors. But Henri Matisse is special among them. He gives aning to all those colors, to where they should be. Many people praise his descriptive power, but he can convey emotions with colors alone.
"Mark Rothko cos to mind."1)
Ko Hun just nodded, not bothering to answer.
Alphonse didnt expect much from his remark, so he continued with his questions.
Did you know it was Henri Matisses work before the announcent?
Yes. I saw his series in his studio.
Series. That was revealed in the conversation at the award ceremony. I heard they will be shown at the Salon.
I guess thats his plan.
Im really looking forward to it.
Alphonse blinked his eyes, encouraging Ko Hun to keep talking.
At first, I thought soone copied Matisse.
Alphonse furrowed his brows.
Copied him?
I never thought he would enter the sa competition.
Haha. I heard that story too.
Yes. I called Matisse and told him soone copied him.
I wonder how he reacted.
He asked how anyone could copy his paintings.
The audience laughed.
It sounded just like sothing Matisse would say.
Matisse has always been aware of you, Ko Hun. And lately, it seems like you are too.
Hes a bit annoying. Hes a nice and good person when I see him from afar, but sohow we always end up fighting when we et.
Hmm. What happened?
When I see him at the Antermite or the Art Nouveau competition, I think he really loves art. I wonder how one person can do such great things.
And?
He nags too much.
Hahaha. Nags?
Yes. He cos in when Im broadcasting and tells what to do and what not to do. He tells what to eat and what not to eat when Im having a al. He calls a pig. It stresses out.
Alphonse covered his mouth and laughed for a while.
Hahaha. A pig? Thats harsh.
I eat a lot, but thats too much.
Youre growing up.
Alphonse comforted Ko Hun and continued with his questions.
Since were talking about Matisse, let ask you about the new technology developnt youre doing together. What exactly do you do?
Im a tester for convenience and UI. I use it and check whats inconvenient and what needs to be supplented.
Thats important.
Yes. I think Ill co and live here next year.
Thats good news. Ill be able to see more of your work in Paris. Youve lived here for a while before, so youll adapt quickly.
Yes. I lived here with my parents when I was young.
Alphonse nodded and responded.
The house you lived in then is now rented out, so my grandfather is looking for a house for .
Vroom- vroom-
A vibration sound ca from sowhere.
Ko Hun put his hand in his pocket and pressed the power button.
Im sorry.
Its no problem.
Alphonse waved his hand to reassure Ko Hun.
Its ti to talk.
He thought it was ti to ntion the important topic, after getting to know Ko Huns daily life and situation.
Youve reached the top position in a year, with the Whitney Biennale, the Art Nouveau competition, and the SNBA Salon next week.
Ko Hun didnt affirm or deny it.
Anri Marso, who declared to reform the stagnant art market, nad himself and Ko Hun as the leading figures of the new era.
Yes.
What do you think of the current art market, Ko Hun?
It was a sensitive question.
Even Anri Marso, who received absolute support in France, was facing backlash for his strong criticism of the existing art world.
Ko Hun hesitated for a mont and opened his lips.
Many artists are working hard. They are making good works. The Whitney Biennial did that, and so did the Art Nouveau Competition.
Yes.
Thats why I feel sorry. Things like the winners being decided by a few people who hold the power should be improved.
You have so points in common and so differences with Marsos opinion.
Yes. I dont know who Marso is referring to as the stale artists. Maybe its because I havent seen many works yet, or maybe its Marsos stubbornness.
Alphonse looked at Ko Hun with interest.
I dont think its ti for to judge yet. Ill think about it after I get to know more works.
Ko Hun honestly revealed his inner thoughts.
You ntioned Mark Rothko earlier. When I first saw Mark Rothkos work, I was very confused.
Because its just colored.
Yes. But after seeing it once, twice, and the third ti, I think I watched it for about an hour. And then my heart moved.
Hmm.
I dont think its a work that many people can relate to. Its easy, but not easy. Its a strange expression.
I think I know what you an.
Yes. Its weird to use Mark Rothko as an example, but there are many cases where new attempts are not understood.
Thats true.
But I dont think that ans they are aningless.
Ko Hun had many thoughts.
Right after losing his mory, he had a strong mory of living as Vincent van Gogh, and he worked with a desire to never go back to that ti.
But after eting various works.
He wondered again if it was really a aningless act in the process of regaining his mory.
The works left by Vincent van Gogh influenced Gustav Klimt, Henri Matisse, and others, and they inspired other people.
Its also important to be loved by the public. It ans communication is smooth, and above all, you have to do that to work healthily.
Yes.
But just because youre not understood right now doesnt an youll always be like that. Just like Vincent did.
Maybe you learned to handle colors more deeply because of Mark Rothko.
Yes.
I dont think Marso would think of that as a stale act either. He buys works of unknown painters if he likes them.
I know that.
Yes. Marso wants to create an environnt where those people can at least not starve and get fair rewards for their efforts and results. I support him from that perspective.
Alphonse looked at the young boy in front of him again.
He deliberately asked a difficult question.
No matter what he answered, he could be attacked by both sides who supported the current art market and those who supported Anri Marso.
But Ko Hun was unraveling the story rationally and balancing it.
Hes not just a good painter.
Alphonse judged that Ko Hun had an eye for the tis like Anri Marso.
Then what is your plan for the future?
Ko Hun answered without hesitation.
To get to know more people and more deeply.
It was a simple and vague statent.
It sounded like he was going to lead the art world that had reached a new turning point in Alphonses ears.
1)Mark Rothko (Mark Rothko):
Born in 1903, died in 1970.
A painter who wanted to draw human emotions.
He expressed emotions with colors without shapes, and hoped that each viewer would resonate with their own experience.
The National Gallery in the United States conducted a survey asking Have you ever cried seeing a work of art? and 70% of those who answered yes said they cried seeing Mark Rothkos work.
I am not an abstract painter. I have no interest in colors, shapes, or anything else. I pursue the expression of fundantal emotions such as tragedy, ecstasy, and destiny.
-Mark Rothko
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