Minhwa

Minhwa is traditional folk painting in Korea. Each subject has a symbolic meaning. For example, people wished for prosperity and happiness through peonies.

Peonies
2023.12. Jeju, South Korea.
Traditional pigments on hanji. In collaboration with @jeju.minhwa.yeou.

Multiple small bowls of different colored paints, including red, green, and dark green, along with a paintbrush with red handle resting on the bowls.
A detailed illustration featuring orange clusters of berries, cream-colored leaves, dark green foliage, and brown branches with white buds, all set against a light, neutral background.
A collection of small containers with various colorful powders, some with labels, on a white surface, with a white bowl of yellowish-orange liquid and a dark-colored bowl in the foreground.

Sumukhwa

Sumukhwa, or ink painting, is simple yet profound. It evokes a sense of tranquility and timelessness.

Postcards
2024.01. Seoul, South Korea.
Ink on hanji.

A framed black-and-white photograph of a leafless tree in a snow-covered landscape, placed on a white wall with closed black lattice doors.

Nahanjeon
2024.01. Seoul, South Korea.
Ink on hanji. In collaboration with @studio_agawha.

Watercolor

The interaction between the water and pigments brings us joy. (2018-2022)

Photograph of two watercolor paintings on white paper, depicting abstract flowers in shades of red, orange, purple, and beige, on a gray table.
A botanical illustration titled "KK MAR 14 2020" featuring orange and red watercolor floral patterns, placed above a display of seashells and coral on a white surface with a blurred green outdoor background.
A colorful abstract watercolor painting on a white sheet of paper, placed in front of a blurred window background with some green plants nearby.
Watercolor paintings of circular patterns inspired by Earth and nature in shades of blue, with some paintings labeled with dates and initials.
A colorful watercolor illustration of a bouquet of various flowers and green foliage, tied with a pink ribbon.
A botanical illustration of yellow flowering plants with green leaves, drawn with ink and watercolor.
A watercolor painting of three flower stems on a blank page, with splashes of color around them.
Collection of watercolor floral paintings arranged on a white wall, featuring various flowers in soft, pastel colors.
Two watercolor paintings on white paper featuring Christmas trees, one with green and yellow dots and the other with red circles, with dates and initials at the bottom, placed on a white surface.
Watercolor paintings including an abstract landscape, floral design, and a portrait of a girl with red hair.
Hand-painted watercolor image of a pumpkin in shades of orange, yellow, and brown, with a green stem, on a white piece of paper. Handwritten notes and date on the bottom left corner.
A display of artwork featuring pears painted on a card, with rocks and a plant in the foreground.
A portrait of a woman with short blue hair, wearing large pink glasses, a white shirt, and black leggings, standing outdoors.
Close-up of a drawing or painting of a person with black hair and glasses, with only the upper part of the face visible.
A colorful watercolor painting of a girl with curly orange hair and big blue eyes.
A watercolor painting of a person with short hair, wearing glasses, and a beige shirt, with a teal background.