photo courtesy of KCCLA

The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles presents “Beyond the Light of East and West,” an exhibit in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the KCCLA, running Thursday, April 1, through Friday, April 30.

“Beyond the Light of East and West” explores the meaningful connections and artistic perspectives of Korea and Los Angeles during the 1960s and 1970s. The exhibition is comprised of more than 20 paintings, sculptures and site-specific installations from the 1960s to the present. Three Korean artists are featured including Ha Chong-hyun, Yun Hyong-keun and Kim Hyung-dae, as well as Los Angeles-based artists Larry Bell, Helen Pashgian and Laddie John Dill.

The main focus is to highlight artists who engaged viewers using profound minimalistic ideas, in conjunction with the void, as notions of Eastern philosophy and spirituality through “light.” The exhibition also reflects on their distinctive ideas and practices while examining similarities and differences between artists from the East and West.

The exhibit will be on view in KCCLA’s second-floor art gallery, which reopens Thursday, April 1. To provide a safe environment for visitors and staff, KCCLA has implemented new health and safety protocols and procedures in accordance with guidelines from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Online advance reservations are required.

KCCLA will also continue to provide online programs on its website and YouTube channel. KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For information, visit kccla.org.