Lee In-sung: Korea’s Bold Visionary – Echoes of Gauguin in the Korean Landscape Lee In-sung (1912-1950) stands as a singular figure in Korean modern art, an artist whose distinctive style—characterized by audacious color palettes and immersive depictions of the Korean countryside—earned him the moniker “Korea’s Gauguin.” Born in Daegu, South Korea, his artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of a nation grappling with rapid modernization while striving to preserve its cultural heritage. From humble beginnings as a child immersed in an artistic family, Lee In-sung cultivated a passion…