Lee Gyu-won (40), who faced a fierce objection after criticizing the works of celebrities active in the art world, such as actors Goo Hye-sun, Solbi, and Ha Jung-woo, opened her mouth.



Writer Lee Gyu-won, who is active as a'Hongdae Lee writer', recently appeared on the podcast broadcast'Jung Young-jin Choi Wook's Hawkbul Show' and said, "It's better to focus on the main job." "." was criticized and controversial.



Goo Hye-seon was the first to resist. He directly announced that he had donated billions of sales revenue for'delicacy', saying, "I am aiming for low-threshold art." Goo Hye-sun confronted, "Everyone's life can be expressed in art, or everyone who decides can become an artist."



After the broadcast, there were many voices cheering for this writer, saying, "I said something to be courageous." On the other hand, the controversy grew even further as those who agreed with Goo Hye-seon's objection, former professor Jin Jung-kwon and writer Cho Young-nam added one word at a time.



Ironically, this author's remarks became an event confirming how sensitive and sharp the subject was the criticism of the work of the celebrity artist.



Q. Criticism about an entertainer writer on the broadcast has been a hot potato for over a week.



“As a writer and teacher of students who are active in the art world, not as a critic, I felt myself and honestly conveyed the words that came out of the art world."Thank you for taking the courage."



Q. You must have seen an objection by Goo Hye-seon. What is your position on this?



“I read Goo Hye-seon's writing. I received a resentful SNS message from Goo Hye-seon saying,'Go on your way. I will go on my way. It's a crime against you.' Usually artists take their first steps as artists after receiving severe evaluations from professors, colleagues, and critics for 7 to 8 years, including studying abroad for as little as 4 years in college, as long as they study abroad. Also, I got the impression that I wasn't too familiar with being evaluated as an artist."



Q. I think the reaction would have been different if I had a more serious atmosphere when criticizing.



"I'm sorry for that part, too.'Jeong Young-jin Choi's Haebul Show' is a program that aims to laugh, so some expressions may have been slightly lighter. The listeners of'Maebul Show' may have heard that part, but only in articles and texts. People may have a misunderstanding."



Q. The backlash was tough, saying that this criticism is'the authoritative consciousness of a writer from Hongdae'.



"I never said,'Only people who came out of Hongdae can become writers', and I don't agree. It's just a nickname used by'Hongdae Lee writer' in the broadcast. Some people criticized it like that, but it's absolutely not true, so it's a misunderstanding. I hope there isn't."



Q. Is the controversial criticism that'cannot be evaluated' still valid?



"That evaluation is the main opinion of the art world, including me. (Oh, I will exclude the Art Association.) Putting a work out to the world means communicating with people, and I think that there is no work that cannot be criticized. As a creator, it will be unpleasant. I think it's true, but did you say that he made at least 240 million won in profits only from his works, which means that he is an artist who sold 400 million won of works only as works, considering the contract with the gallery. I would like to ask if you are in a position to receive criticism for



Q. If you can explain it in more detail.



“The'detailization' of Mr. Hye-sun Goo is a style often used by people who start art at the beginning, so it is difficult to judge the artistic value. My own interpretation of such works is also'personal feeling' and'desired'. 'Freedom', etc., but this kind of message couldn't be evaluated, my judgment was,'Art is not evaluated, and anyone can become an artist.' But it makes sense to say that'art is not evaluated, and anyone can become an artist'. It is to find artistry in numerous phenomena or activities, and I cannot accept all of the paintings or expressions that drew my feelings casually as works of art."



Q. Is there any reason for mentioning a thought that may be uncomfortable to many people?



"It's simple. It's easy to say, but because no one said it. That's all. And I also wanted to correct the wrong information. For example, Hye-seon Goo said, "To lower the threshold of art, we have a free exhibition" All exhibitions in the gallery, not in the art museum, are all free. I don't know what I mean, but it only confuses those who are not familiar with art exhibitions. I remember reading the interviews, but I still can't understand what I mean. I have a lot to say, but I will do it when I get a chance."



After graduating from Hongik University, Gyuwon Lee is teaching students at the University of London, UK, and after completing his Ph.

Starting with solo exhibitions in 2013, it has held nearly 20 exhibitions, including solo and group exhibitions, until recently.

Recently, he is actively working in broadcasters as an art critic.


Image = Courtesy of Lee Gyu-won, Koo Hye-sun SNS



(SBS Entertainment News reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)