South Korean Art extending past Korea



As I go through Netflix and even my phone its hard to not see that Asia as a whole is really pushing to be world leaders. Things like Tik Tok, TEMU, and K-pop have taken over not only the United States but some would say the world. I decided to concentrate on not just Asia but South Korean artists.   South Korean artists have influenced Western art through their unique perspectives, techniques and cultural influences. Artists like Jaemin Lee, June Lee and Seongyeon Jo have gained international recognition, impacting contemporary art movements and sparking cross-cultural dialogues. Their works have challenged traditional Western art norms and expanded the global art disclosure. 

Jaemin Lee created Tropical Mood, it is an oil canvas, 48 in x 23 in. The painting was created in 2021. The women seems to be enjoying herself either poolside or just a lounge chair. Her arms seem very long and the red swimsuit seems to make her body look longer as her head is slumped below her shoulders. 

tropical-mood-3


June Lee's  Teapot was created in 2013 using cotton thread. The Teapot is 6 H x 6 W x 5 D. The vibrant colors capture your attention. The shaggy feel around the Teapot is fun and the two tone thread around the handle is very time consuming. 

teapot


Waxing and Waning by Seongyeon Jo was a sculpture created in 2019. Reminds me of a baby breath plant trying to survive. The black background helps the plant stand out. The dark roots show a sign of death trying to survive and outlast. 

waxing-and-waning



References:

“10 Contemporary Korean Artists You Should Know.” The Artling, 28 Apr. 2022, theartling.com/en/artzine/contemporary-korean-artists/.

“10 Contemporary Korean Artists You Should Know.” The Artling, 28 Apr. 2022,


“Jaemin Lee - 10 Works for Sale, Profile & Content on the Artling.” The Artling, theartling.com/en/artist/jaemin-lee/. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

“Jaemin Lee - 10 Works for Sale, Profile & Content on the Artling

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  1. Fin LudwigApril 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM

    Unique selection of pieces from an area I really don't know a lot about! I also like that you have included very modern pieces it gives a good sensation of what is going on across the art world today. I love the color choice in Tropical Mood, red and green are a difficult contrasting color combo because of the common correlation with christmas, Jaemin Lee was able to create a strong mood of sensuality with the red without making the viewer jump to christmas themed ideas. I did find that southern korea is actually the only Asian country that recognizes Christmas as a national holiday. I would love to hear what Lee has to say about her color choices and if the piece has any relationship to the christian holiday.

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  2. AnonymousApril 29, 2024 at 2:57 PM

    I really enjoyed how you included modern pieces! The artwork I really enjoyed its usage of texture and colors with the shading of the skin and grass. The overall mood the artist does with her sensuality I enjoyed how you described that as well

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