Quali temi esplora Composition?

abstract composition, prison art theme, korean ink style, chaotic brushwork, symbolic imagery, dark brown palette, textured surface

Qual è il contesto tematico di Composition?

east asian calligraphy, sumi-e techniques, prisoner's testimony, korean expressionism", political imprisonment, abstracted landscape, symbolic narrative, artist's resilience

Ordina una stampa giclée di Composition - Prison Years

In 1967, Lee Ungno was imprisoned for 2 years and 6 months for his involvement in the East Berlin Affair. He suffered most from an inability to continue his practice there; however, as he adjusted to the prison environment, he started painting on tissue using soy sauce as ink and making models with rice paste, which he collected from his meal. This painting shows one example of the Abstract Letter paintings that he made in prison using ink on hanji and then painting over the canvas with soy sauce as if testifying to his imprisonment. Unlike ink, soy sauce is not a proper pigment and thus, its colour is brownish rather than black when it is put on paper; as it is not rich enough to make a long spread, the canvas shows several marks where he had to resume the application of the soy sauce at each moment.

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In che anno è stata creata "Composition" di Yi Eungro?

"Composition" di Yi Eungro è stata creata nel 1968.

Quali sono le dimensioni dell'originale "Composition"?

"Composition" misura 130 x 33 cm nella sua forma originale. Le dimensioni originali sono un utile riferimento quando si sceglie la dimensione di una riproduzione.

"Composition" di Yi Eungro utilizza forti contrasti o armonie delicate?

La composizione cromatica di "Composition" di Yi Eungro unisce un Statement contrasto con una Strong Color Unity armonia.

A che età Yi Eungro ha realizzato "Composition"?

Yi Eungro ha realizzato "Composition" all'età di 64. L'artista è nato nel 1904 e l'opera è datata 1968.

Chi ha creato "Composition"?

L'artista che ha creato "Composition" è Yi Eungro. L'opera è catalogata sotto il nome di Yi Eungro.

A quale fase della carriera di Yi Eungro corrisponde la data del 1968 di "Composition"?

Data la sua datazione al 1968, "Composition" rientra nel Prison Years di Yi Eungro.

Posso vedere una vista ai raggi X di "Composition" di Yi Eungro?

La pagina Raggi X di "Composition" di Yi Eungro è un visualizzatore interattivo che permette di scorrere tra undici livelli ottici dell'immagine dell'opera, inclusa una vista in stile raggi X.

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Biografia dell'artista

Early Life and Training

Yi Eungro (이응노), born Lee Ungno in Seoul, South Korea on January 12, 1904, possessed an innate fascination for art from a young age. He received his initial artistic education at Hongseong Botong Hakyo (홍성보통학교, 홍城초등학교, 洪城普通學校), where he honed his skills in classical Chinese calligraphy alongside painting landscapes of Yongbongsan Mountain and Deoksungsan Mountain—a formative experience that instilled in him a lifelong appreciation for Eastern aesthetics. Recognizing his ambition, Lee dedicated himself to mastering painting under Yeomjae Song Tae-hoe (예마재 송태호), a celebrated calligrapher-painter-photographer who profoundly shaped his artistic vision.

Artistic Career in Korea and Japan

Lee Ungno’s professional journey commenced in Seoul in 1922, where he became an apprentice to Kim Gyujin (김규진), a pivotal figure in Korean art history. Under Kim Gyujin's tutelage, Lee excelled in the “Haegang Style,” characterized by meticulous brushwork and a focus on capturing the spirit of traditional Korean scholarship—a stylistic choice that would define his artistic output for decades to come. His participation in the 3rd Annual Joseon Art Exhibition yielded considerable recognition, notably securing a prize for his depiction of a bamboo (Mukjuk), symbolizing resilience and harmony—a motif that recurred throughout his oeuvre. Throughout the colonial period, Lee consistently achieved acclaim at Joseon Art Exhibitions, demonstrating unwavering dedication to preserving Korean artistic traditions amidst challenging circumstances. However, Lee Ungno harbored a conviction that Eastern ink painters needed to embrace innovation while retaining their core values. Beginning in the early 1930s, he experimented with blending Western stylistic elements—particularly naturalistic landscapes—with Eastern techniques and brushstrokes.

International Recognition and Later Life

Following his formative training in Korean inkwash painting, Lee Ungno embarked on a transformative journey into Western art practices during his time in Japan. His artistic explorations from the 1950s reflected an ambitious attempt to synthesize Eastern mediums and expressive gestures with Western perspective and compositional principles. Moving to France in 1958 marked a pivotal moment in Lee Ungno’s career, establishing him as a prominent figure within the burgeoning field of abstract art. He achieved renown for his series of ink and paper collages—particularly “Abstract Letters”—which captured the dynamism of urban life and explored the interplay between form and texture. Furthermore, Lee's monumental "Crowd Paintings" tackled complex themes of human experience and societal observation with remarkable boldness and originality.

Legacy

Lee Ungno’s contribution to Korean art history is undeniable. He stands as one of the pioneers of Korean abstract art, championing a stylistic approach that prioritized experimentation while honoring the heritage of Eastern artistic traditions. The Lee Ungno Museum (이응노 미술관), inaugurated in Daejeon in 2007, serves as a testament to his enduring legacy—preserving and showcasing his remarkable artworks—and ensuring that his vision continues to inspire future generations of artists. His influence extends beyond Korea, shaping the broader discourse on Eastern-Western artistic dialogue and solidifying his place among the most significant figures in contemporary Korean art.

Yi Eungro

1904 - 1989 , Corea del Sud

Informazioni rapide

Artistic Movement Or Style: Eastern & Western Expressionism
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Haegang Style']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Yeomjae Song Tae-hoe']
Date Of Birth: January 12, 1904
Date Of Death: January 10, 1989
Full Name: Yi Eungro (Lee Ungno)
Nationality: Korean-French
Notable Artworks: ['Composition']
Place Of Birth: Seoul, South Korea

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