Art Collection Recurrence_1996
  • Artist
    Kim Tschang-Yeul
  • Media
    Oil on hemp cloth
  • Location
    LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL EXECUTIVE TOWER 1F
  • Description of the Work

    "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.

    The series of "Recurrence," which introduced Hanja into water drop painting, has become a text in which Hanja on canvas can be interpreted since the 1990s.

    The series of "Recurrence," which began in the late 80s and blossomed in the 90s, focused on the "text" in which human civilization forms a huge vein of human civilization along with water droplets, the source of life.
    The selection of Hanja is an abstract work that abstractly establishes the symbolic meaning of the origin of Hangeul and the tranquil beauty of containing the "virtuousness and nothing" of Eastern philosophy beyond simple formative elements.

  • About the Artist

    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.

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