Korean Artist Kang Jungsuck Explores Gaming's Impact on Reality Through Video Works

Kang Jungsuck, a South Korean artist, investigates the intersection of digital technology with both reality and virtual realms. His notable works include Simulating Surface A (2014), which chronicles a friend's journey to a gaming company, and Simulating Surface B (2014), showcasing dialogues on game design with scrolling subtitles. This series highlights the industry's high turnover, as Kang's friend was let go after just seven months. In 2016, he created GAME I, integrating real-time online game simulations, animated GIFs, and speedrun techniques, alongside publications like Walkthrough Text and MAGAZINE I that explore video game history and soundtracks. Kang's work delves into the effects of immersive virtual reality on the real world. He has showcased his art at Doosan Gallery and Insa Art Space in Seoul. This profile was featured in the January & February 2017 edition of ArtReview in collaboration with K11 Art Foundation.