אורים ותמים : Lux et Veritas presented by Uryel Cho

אורים ותמים : Lux et Veritas meaning “light” and “truth” in Hebrew and Latin are two words that are the core being of featured artist Uryel Cho. Drawing from his heritage as a descendant of KwangYun Zhao – the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty – and also drawing on Cho’s own experiences as an artist, each painting is a snapshot of a period in Cho’s life in which he was able to find a new spiritual connection and mutual respect with his ancestors.

Image: “Prince Uryel” by Uryel Cho

Uryel Cho was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea and received a BA in visual arts from Naropa University where he studied with Professor Robert Spellman and with Chinese art and calligraphy with a renowned master Chinese calligrapher, Harrison Xinshi Tu. Cho also received his BFA from Arizona State University where he acquired practical skills for fine wood carving and metal welding. Since receiving his degrees, his art has been selected for various exhibitions at college galleries, local art shows and at international exhibitions.

Drawing inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky’s style and from Francesco Clementé for their use of primary colors, geometric shapes, and subliminal approach, Cho has re-define his honorable identity, and was able to find a new spiritual connection and mutual respect with his legendary ancestors.

Cho is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists Association. and currently teaches at the Sunset Community Centre in Vancouver, and will be teaching at the WestEnd Community Centre in March.

For more information about Uryel Cho, please click here.

This exhibit runs from January 24th to February 20th, 2013. Exhibit opening Saturday, January 26th, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the Chilcotin Room (Room 256) located at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. Exhibit opening is free and open to the public.