ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
Jo Yong-won: A Portrait of DPRK Leadership Through Artistic Expression Jo Yong-won (조용원, born 1957) stands as a prominent figure within North Korean politics and culture—a dual role reflected in his artistic endeavors. Born in Pyongyang, he ascended to positions of considerable influence within the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), culminating in his current role as First Secretary, solidifying him as Kim Jong Un's principal advisor and s
haping the trajectory of DPRK policy. However, beyond official duties lies a dedication to visual art, specifically landscape painting, which offers a unique lens through which to examine the complexities of life under authoritarian rule. Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Information regarding Yong-won’s formative years remains largely obscured by state censorship—a characteristic feature of DPRK biographical records. Despite this l…