Dressvanximo:
The Stranger
Solo Exhibition
September 16 - 23, 2025
Address: 1031 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Opening Reception: September 19, Friday, from 6 to 8 PM
The Stranger
September 16 - September 23, 2025 | Noon-5 PM (Closed Monday)
ROUNDCUBE CONTEMPORARY at Gallery Wave
1031 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10022
info@roundcubecontemporary.com | Phone: (347) 601-4323
Free Admission
Opening Reception: September 19, Friday, 6 to 8 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"The Stranger" – A Solo Exhibition by Dressvanximo
September 16–23, 2025 | Wave Gallery, East 54th Street, Manhattan, New York
Kicking off his first solo exhibition in New York, Korean artist Dressvanximo presents "The Stranger", a deeply personal visual narrative spanning seven years of creative struggle and growth.
Since his first solo show in 2019, the artist has consistently remained active each year, yet his work has often been met with resistance in the Korean art market. Labels such as "unsellable" or "not for your living room" have followed him—but rather than deter him, these judgments have only strengthened his conviction and sharpened his voice.
"The Stranger" is a visual archive of Dressvanximo's lived experiences—his joys, his losses, and the quiet moments in between. It reflects the reality of being an outsider, not only within the art world but also within one’s own country.
For those who have come to embrace art not merely as a profession but as a way of life, this exhibition offers a quiet but powerful resonance: that in a world obsessed with speed, what matters more is an unwavering sense of direction.
Julie Jang
Julie Jang is a curator based in NYC. She has curated numerous pop-up, group, and solo exhibitions throughout the greater metropolitan region, including at the 4W43 Gallery, Roundcube Contemporary, Space 776, and others. Jang seeks to nurture promising emerging talents who exhibit strong original visions.
Gallery Wave
Gallery Wave is a vibrant, contemporary art space located in the heart of New York City, committed to showcasing diverse artistic talents from around the world. The gallery serves as a platform for both emerging and established artists to engage with art enthusiasts through curated exhibitions and events.
Exhibition Coordinator / Photographer: Bing Lu
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