Elvan Zabunyan Publishes Monograph on Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
Elvan Zabunyan's publication, "Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. Berkeley – 1968," released by Les Presses du réel, delves into the overlooked contributions of Korean-American artist Theresa Hak Kyung Cha (1951-1982) through her personal archives. Cha attended UC Berkeley until 1978, where she was influenced by figures such as James Melchert and Bertrand Augst. Her interdisciplinary creations drew from multiple languages and fields, reflecting inspirations from Mallarmé, Beckett, Duras, and Wittig. In 1975, she showcased "Aveugle Voix" and preferred a monochromatic style. A journey to Korea in 1979 intensified her exploration of memory and identity. Her 1982 work "Dictée" highlights "active martyrs." This piece will be featured at the Centre Pompidou on October 14, 2013, during a "Vidéo et après" event.
Key facts
- Elvan Zabunyan authored a monograph on Theresa Hak Kyung Cha.
- The book is titled 'Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. Berkeley – 1968' and published by Les Presses du réel.
- Cha was a Korean-American artist born in 1951 and died in 1982.
- She studied at UC Berkeley until 1978, influenced by James Melchert and Bertrand Augst.
- Her work was transdisciplinary, incorporating semiotics, linguistics, literature, psychoanalysis, philosophy, film, performance, video, and installation.
- She performed 'Aveugle Voix' in 1975, wearing white with blindfold and mouth bandaged.
- She spent eight months in Paris in 1976.
- She traveled to Korea in 1979, her first return since emigrating in 1964.
- She published 'Dictée' in 1982, featuring portraits of Joan of Arc, Thérèse of Lisieux, her mother, and Yu Guan Soon.
- Her work will be shown at Centre Pompidou on October 14, 2013.
Entities
Artists
- Theresa Hak Kyung Cha
- Elvan Zabunyan
- James Melchert
- Bertrand Augst
- Mallarmé
- Samuel Beckett
- Marguerite Duras
- Monique Wittig
- Terry Fox
- William T. Wiley
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Jonas Mekas
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Maya Deren
- Joan of Arc
- Thérèse of Lisieux
- Yu Guan Soon
Institutions
- Les Presses du réel
- University of California, Berkeley
- Centre Pompidou
Locations
- Berkeley
- California
- United States
- Paris
- France
- Korea
- South Korea
Sources
- artpress —