1. Your name 기획자명(신청단체명)
Cynthia Mayer, representing Faerian Gallery
2. The person who referred you to Uncommon Gallery 추천인명
Kian Ban, then Lucia Kang
3. Your Discord tag 디스코드 아이디
I am not on your Discord (yet). But my Discord ID is sissi_art
4. Your email address 이메일 주소
hello@faerian.art
5. Your bio 기획자(신청단체) 소개
Faerian (https://faerian.art) is the first online gallery dedicated to imaginary arts, showcasing the work of both digital and physical artists. It offers an immersive experience for audiences to explore diverse imaginary worlds. Since its inception in 2022, Faerian has exhibited the work of over 30 artists in Paris, Rome, Seoul, New York, and Lisbon, through its two first collections, “Light” and “Humanity”.
Cynthia Mayer is the gallery’s founder and curator.
6. Title of proposed exhibition/event 신청전시명(프로젝트명)
“Chapter 3: Monsters”
7. Event duration 전시기간(프로젝트기간)
Feb 11th until Feb 28th 2025
8. Introduction to your proposed exhibition/event. 전시(프로젝트) 기획의도 및 목적
“Monsters are born of pain, of fear, and of darkness.” ~ Beth Revis, Across the Universe
“Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win.” ~ Stephen King
“Monsters” is the third collection by Faerian Gallery, following our previous themes of “Light” and “Humanity”. This exhibition aims to bring to life the concept of monsters as manifestations of our deepest fears within imaginary worlds.
The exhibition will unfold in three phases:
◆ Phase 1 (November - December 2024): A webpage on Faerian’s website will invite the public to anonymously submit their deepest fears or nightmares through short texts. These submissions will be collectively displayed on the site.
◆ Phase 2 (December 2024 - January 2025): Curating artworks that align with these fears, either from the gallery’s portfolio of pre-selected artists or from newly created pieces inspired by the submissions.
◆ Phase 3 (February 2025): The unveiling of the curated artworks to the public at the Uncommon Gallery in Seoul, marking a collective catharsis.
9. Expected number of attendees 프로젝트 대상 및 예상인원
The exhibition welcomes a wide audience, as its theme resonates universally with individuals from all walks of life.
Estimated attendees: 200+
10. Expected Outcomes of the Exhibition 이벤트 기대효과
- Discovery of the genre of imaginary arts: Introducing audiences to a genre that blends surreal, fantastical, and symbolic art, encouraging new dialogues in contemporary art.
- Limited Editions of artworks and collectibles: as NFTs, but also as limited edition prints to cater to a broad audience
- Artbook “Wall of Fears”: A special artbook will compile audience submissions from Phase 1 alongside the curated artworks from Phase 2, illustrating how our personal fears can find expression and resolution through imaginary worlds.
11. Exhibition/event details 전시(프로젝트) 세부정보
- Opening ceremony/Vernissage
The gallery curator will present the theme of “Monsters,” while selected artists will travel from Europe to Korea to present their work. They will share insights into their creative processes and philosophies on monsters and darkness.
- Artists Days
Artists will be available on-site for at least one week to engage with the audience. Special artist-led events may also be organized during the exhibition. The curator will be present throughout the entire exhibition duration.
- Artists Profile 아티스트 프로필
3 artists were selected so far to participate:
Steve Stone
Instagram: stonenexus
"My Necropolis is a realm of Lovecraftian ruins, chambers, passageways and middens filled with demons, devils, machine gods, diabolic angels and dark sorcery.
The art here is about my own journey through this Necropolis, and the personal transformations I experienced. I had discovered what Jung called ‘shadow work’.
Shadow work is a realm where we become more aware of our darker selves - those parts of us that we are perhaps conditioned to hide. We are taught that our darker selves are wrong, bad, even evil. But, potent parts of ourselves lie in those shadows - parts of our courage, our pain, our humanity. If they remain hidden, denied, we can never be truly whole. This is a body of work that changed both me and my art forever.
‘In darkness we are forged.’"
- Digital artist since 1996
- Based in the UK
- Notable works include book covers for Stephen King, Terry Brooks, Raymond Feist, and Wilbur Smith
Dariusz Kieliszek
Twitter: DariuszKielisz2
Self-taught digital Artist who creates narratives of Symbolic Fantasy and Surreal Horror.
Based in Poland.
Jakub Jagoda
Instagram: jakub_jagoda_art
Jakub is Faerian’s flagship artist, having participated in its past 2 collections “Light” and “Humanity” and exhibited live at NFC Lisbon in 2023.
His works depict human vulnerability in fantastical realms, prompting us to face our inner complexities, drawing from themes as varied as mythology, contemporary events and dream-induced landscapes.
Based in Poland.
12. Contribution to AI Network and Uncommon Gallery: Uncommon Gifts 언커먼 갤러리와 AI Network에 대한 기여 : 언커먼 기프트
We propose creating an NFT titled “Wall of Fears,” a digital compilation of all the fears submitted by the public during Phase 1. The exact quantity and format will be determined later.