Catalogue published to accompany the exhibition 'The Art of Dansaekhwa' at the Kukje Gallery in Seoul, South Korea from August to October 2014. The exhibition showcases seven Korean artists who spearheaded the Dansaekhwa movement in the 1970s.
'Korean Dansaekhwa, also referred to as baeksaekpa (the School of White) emerged in the 1970s as a reaction against the academicism of the National Art Exhibition, which had been the dominant style. By remaining true to their original focus, the Dansaekwha artists who had led the school of art informel in the late-1950s were, by the 1970s, the primary focus in Korea, becoming synonymous with contemporary art. The Dansaekhwa artists’ radical approach to painting was embodied by fusing the western concept of the surface with a distinctly Korean philosophy and aesthetic. This willingness to both adopt and modify ideas from western modernity allowed for the movement to reach beyond the confines of its own regional influences and encouraged Dansaekwha to widen its horizons and become international.
By highlighting early works from the 1970s and 80s the exhibition conveys the vibrancy and immediacy of the original Dansaekwa artists. The Art of Dansaekwha especially captures the importance of traditional Korean philosophy, the innovative use of materials, and the performative nature of studio practice, all of which were key components of the movement. The exhibition illustrates these ideas amongst the overlapping and complimentary elements of the artists’ works, capturing their disciplined approach and aesthetic vocabularies.' - from gallery's website
Includes artists' biographies.
'Korean Dansaekhwa, also referred to as baeksaekpa (the School of White) emerged in the 1970s as a reaction against the academicism of the National Art Exhibition, which had been the dominant style. By remaining true to their original focus, the Dansaekwha artists who had led the school of art informel in the late-1950s were, by the 1970s, the primary focus in Korea, becoming synonymous with contemporary art. The Dansaekhwa artists’ radical approach to painting was embodied by fusing the western concept of the surface with a distinctly Korean philosophy and aesthetic. This willingness to both adopt and modify ideas from western modernity allowed for the movement to reach beyond the confines of its own regional influences and encouraged Dansaekwha to widen its horizons and become international.
By highlighting early works from the 1970s and 80s the exhibition conveys the vibrancy and immediacy of the original Dansaekwa artists. The Art of Dansaekwha especially captures the importance of traditional Korean philosophy, the innovative use of materials, and the performative nature of studio practice, all of which were key components of the movement. The exhibition illustrates these ideas amongst the overlapping and complimentary elements of the artists’ works, capturing their disciplined approach and aesthetic vocabularies.' - from gallery's website
Includes artists' biographies.
Access level
Onsite
publisher
Location code
EXL.KOR.ARD
Language
English,
Korean
Keyword
Publication/Creation date
2014
No of pages
182
ISBN / ISSN
9788992233712
No of copies
1
Content type
catalogue
Chapter headings
The World of Dansaekhwa: Spirit, Tactility, and Performance - YOON Jinsup, 윤진섭
The Ethics of Abstraction, or, for the West, a Rediscovery of Dansaekhwa - Alexandra MUNROE
Dansaekhwa: When Less Becomes So Much More... - Sam BARDOUIL, Till FELLRATH
The Art of Dansaekhwa
What does this mean?
This item is covered by one or more copyrights. It is available for research only or use within Hong Kong’s fair dealing rules. Please do not copy, re-use or reproduce this item without the permission of the copyright holder.