Korean dance has been highly regarded by the Korean royal court and educational establishments for over one thousand years. Through story telling, many forms of the Korean dance is rich in culture and sentiment as they represent the Korean life, the joys and the grief of the war torn country. Although during the Japanese occupation Korean dance were forced to be forgotten, the dances are still practiced today symbolizing the enduring character of the Korean culture.
This is my attempt to visually illustrate the dimensions of subdued grandeur, discipline and elegance of the traditional Korean dances in a 2 dimensional medium.
Mixed Media
14 x 14
Graphics
The vibrant red and blue resembles the natural forces of fire and ice; the potent red and cold blue clashes and thus gives the piece visual energy.
24 x 10
Graphics
The freely employed mixture of human silhouettes, vibrant color schemes and texture in the artwork depict strength and understatement that co-exist in Korean folk dance.
28 x 24
Oil Paint
The Cubism inspired streaks that seemingly defects the artwork gives a rain-drop like effect. The deep blue color of the background gives the whole work a cool effect.
14 x 14
Graphics
I brought about texture by layering different photographs.
Mixed Media
18x24
Graphics
The silhouettes of each dancer frame her powerful movement as the curvature of the extended arm depicts vivacity.
Mixed Media
14 x 14
Color Paper, Magazine, Acrylic, Sharpie
The bright complementary colors that blend with the help of similar texture produce a warm, soothing effect.
14 x 14
Color Paper, Magazine, Acrylic, Sharpie
The bright complementary colors that blend with the help of similar texture produce a warm, soothing effect.
