Seung Yoon Choi, Chamber Music | OC Artist-in-Residence

A behind-the-scenes look at 2020/2021 Artist-in-Residence Seung Yoon Choi creating a brand-new work, "Rule of the Opposite - CMOC", in his studio in South Korea.

Inspired by Cristina Spinei’s “If Beethoven Danced Merengue”, a piece written for Trio Céleste in 2016, Chamber Music | OC commissioned this original art along with 20 signed limited edition prints that will be given to supporters of the organization.

About Chamber Music | OC's Artist-in-Residence Program

In an effort to celebrate artistry in all of its forms, Chamber Music | OC’s Artist-in-Residence program is a new way for Southern California audiences to be introduced to emerging visual artists of diverse ethnic backgrounds. Each season, Chamber Music | OC will commission a distinguished visual artist to create new works inspired by our performances.

The 2020/2021 inaugural Artist-in-Residence is award-winning Korean painter, Seung Yoon Choi. Choi’s abstract paintings reflect a core theme of paradox: the heart contracts and expands, light and darkness meet daily; the earth is designed on opposites. Precisely controlled lines, spaces and distinctive blue brush strokes capture the emotion of this contradiction.

“I am so excited to be Chamber Music | OC’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence. I have always loved classical music and look forward to creating something new and beautiful for Southern California audiences.” – Seung Yoon Choi