issue 3
Take the saddle of tradition with artist, Eunju Park.
Before putting brush to hanji, Eunju Park admires the Minhwa classics from the comfort of her studio. She then converts her innermost impulses into spontaneous sketches. With layers of pigments applied, these sketches gradually evolve into animal and floral-inspired invocations of happiness that touch upon themes such as marital bliss and the pursuit of fortune.
As a fledgling creative, Eunju employed animal motifs as a simple mode of self-expression. She then went on to explore the ornamental hunting scenes popularized in the late Joseon period, ultimately identifying with the charisma and bravery of the equine subjects on display. Adorned with elegant saddles and striking color contrasts to match, character-filled horses now roam wild at the center of her Eunju’s creative landscapes. As majestic forces of nature, horses reflect Eunju’s artistic dreams as well as the good health, happiness, and success of her children as they stride forward in all walks of life.
