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Recurrence_1997
Kim Tschang-Yeul2024.06.15 ~ 2024.06.30
Description of the work
- Media Oil on hemp cloth
- Location LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL MAIN TOWER 1F
When Tsching-yeul Kim reached the age of 60, in Recurrence, the artist attempted to merge his signature water drops that symbolize life, purity, and purification and with the traditional practice of Chinese calligraphy. ‘Recurrence’ ,first, means returning to the childhood and second, returing to the East. The iconic ‘Recurrence’ series, which began in the late 80s and flourished in the 90s, appeared based on the Thousand-Character Classic which he learned from his grandfather before entering primary school. Recurrence reflects nostalgia for his childhood and is also interpreted as a significant aesthetic ground bridging image and text, East and West, transcending time and space by projecting artist's childhood memories.
The Recurrence series focuses on ‘text’, which ultimately form the great vein of human civilization along with water droplets, the source of life. The use of Chinese characters goes beyond simple formative elements. It is a symbol that abstractly establishes Chinese characters as the origin of Hangul and the serene beauty that embodies the ‘emptiness and nothingness’ of Eastern philosophy.
The Recurrence series focuses on ‘text’, which ultimately form the great vein of human civilization along with water droplets, the source of life. The use of Chinese characters goes beyond simple formative elements. It is a symbol that abstractly establishes Chinese characters as the origin of Hangul and the serene beauty that embodies the ‘emptiness and nothingness’ of Eastern philosophy.
About the author
After settling in France in 1969, "Event of night" which was submitted to the Salon de Mie in 1972, captivated France with a water droplets and captivated art lovers around the world.
Water droplets is the fruit of an artistic soul in which artist Kim Tschang-yeul endlessly considers a metaphor for half a century, imitates the fundamental existence of physical properties, and combines the essence of soul, passion, and reflection. Water droplets that projects brilliantly as if in the morning sunshine is, along with its popularity, it drew aesthetic discussions and interest in the art world at home and abroad, marking a big milestone in contemporary art in the 21st century. He has been awarded the highest medal of honor in France twice, and he has risen to the ranks of world-class masters.
His works are in the collection of 220 works at the ‘Kim Tschang-yeul Museum of Art in Jeju Island’ and are collected in leading overseas art museums.
Water droplets is the fruit of an artistic soul in which artist Kim Tschang-yeul endlessly considers a metaphor for half a century, imitates the fundamental existence of physical properties, and combines the essence of soul, passion, and reflection. Water droplets that projects brilliantly as if in the morning sunshine is, along with its popularity, it drew aesthetic discussions and interest in the art world at home and abroad, marking a big milestone in contemporary art in the 21st century. He has been awarded the highest medal of honor in France twice, and he has risen to the ranks of world-class masters.
His works are in the collection of 220 works at the ‘Kim Tschang-yeul Museum of Art in Jeju Island’ and are collected in leading overseas art museums.
Kim Tschang-Yeul (1929~2021 , Republic of Korea)
1929~2021 Born in Maengsan, South Pyongan Province, North Korea
1948~1950 Studied at College of Fine Arts, Seoul National University
1966~1968 New York Art Students League, USA
1970 National School of Fine Arts, Paris
1996 French Order of Merit for Culture and Arts, Chevalier (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres)
2012 Republic of Korea Eungwan Cultural Merit Medal
2017 62nd Korea Academy of Arts Awards, Art Category
2017 French Culture and Arts Merit Medal, Officier
1948~1950 Studied at College of Fine Arts, Seoul National University
1966~1968 New York Art Students League, USA
1970 National School of Fine Arts, Paris
1996 French Order of Merit for Culture and Arts, Chevalier (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres)
2012 Republic of Korea Eungwan Cultural Merit Medal
2017 62nd Korea Academy of Arts Awards, Art Category
2017 French Culture and Arts Merit Medal, Officier
