Elektrohalle Rhomberg is thrilled to present the second solo exhibition of Vienna-based artist Arang Choi (1992 born in Seoul, South Korea) opening on 18 July 2025. The show, titled Behind Open Eyes, showcases Choi's unique perspective and artistic vision. The exhibition will feature current works created especially for this occasion. Inspired by Baroque grisaille painting and the false reliefs of trompe l'œil, Choi's latest works feature a limited color palette. Her artistic process involves an in-depth study of nature, detailed landscape observations, and precise animal studies. She transforms these visual impressions into drawings and oil paintings, creating an unmistakable visual language. In this body of work, Choi repeatedly develops the creature Émulb — an ambiguous, plastic representation of a hybrid creature. This creature confidently combines animal, human, and fantastic traits with sculptural echoes of botanical, landscape, and architectural elements. Choi's Émulb is the medium through which her vivid imagination is expressed. She focuses intently on the eyes of these figures, positioning them as the key to conveying empathy and engaging with the viewer on a profound level.

Arang Choi

1992 born in Seoul (KOR), lives and works in Vienna (AT)

2020 Kunstakademie Düsseldorf (GER), Prof. Andreas Schulze

2023 Academy of Fine Arts Vienna (AT), Prof. Kirsi Mikkola, Daniel Richter, Francis Ruyter and Alastair MacKinven