Artist of the Day

Between Art and Politics: The Journey of Han-ki ParkHan-ki Park was born in 1913 in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, during the Japanese occupation of Korea. He was an elite artist who studied political science and diplomacy in university and was highly regarded by his peers. Although he majored in political science and diplomacy, Park began painting…

A Master Who Bridged Tradition and Modernity in Korean Traditional Painting Roots in Tradition: A Custodian of Korean ArtJang Woo-sung’s artistic journey was deeply rooted in traditional Korean painting techniques. His early works followed the classical styles of the Joseon Dynasty, focusing on landscapes that captured the essence of Korea’s natural beauty. These pieces embody…

A Masterpiece of Nature: “Cheongnyangdae Undo”Yasong Lee Won-Jwa’s masterpiece, “Cheongnyangdae Undo,” is a large-scale landscape painting of Cheongnyangsan Mountain in Cheongsong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This monumental work, which took him 20 years to complete, is considered one of the largest and most magnificent landscape paintings in Korea. Despite his declining health, Yasong persisted, meticulously capturing the grandeur…

So-Yeop Shin Jeong-Gyun is a renowned calligrapher and conceptual artist celebrated for her unique ability to convey healing and hope through her art. Known as the “Healing Words Artist,” she travels across Korea and the world, creating works that touch people’s hearts and inspire positivity. Shin’s journey as an artist began in the 1980s when…