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Recurrence_2005
Kim Tschang-Yeul2024.06.15 ~ 2024.06.30
Description of the work
- Media Oil on hemp cloth
- Location LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL MAIN TOWER 1F
2000s Recurrence_ It means returning to the origin and being reborn
Since the 2000s, a series of "Recurrence" with a variety of colors and shapes has made Hanja engraved on canvas interpretable text, and the transformation of water drop painting has not stopped.
"The device of memory called letters is a subtle encounter with the soon-to-disappear shape of water droplets and a return to the oriental source beyond the contrast between letters and images," he said.
Cheonjamun is an old poem that embodies the essence of Eastern thought and contains cosmic nature and the reason of human life. It means that human civilization has no choice but to return to nature (water), the source of life, by drawing water droplets on Hanja such as Cheonjamun and Daodejing.
Since the 2000s, a series of "Recurrence" with a variety of colors and shapes has made Hanja engraved on canvas interpretable text, and the transformation of water drop painting has not stopped.
"The device of memory called letters is a subtle encounter with the soon-to-disappear shape of water droplets and a return to the oriental source beyond the contrast between letters and images," he said.
Cheonjamun is an old poem that embodies the essence of Eastern thought and contains cosmic nature and the reason of human life. It means that human civilization has no choice but to return to nature (water), the source of life, by drawing water droplets on Hanja such as Cheonjamun and Daodejing.
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
