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STILL LIFE Series - Oil painting, Drawing

Fine Arts
STILL LIFE Series
Chrysanthemum 24.2x71.0(cm) Oil on panel 2021

Research on impressionism and changes in materials, which started in 2019, has changed a lot in the oil painting work that I usually do.
This work is the best representation of technological changes.
I tried to mix the colors in the canvas, not in the palette.
And I placed the color with an anomalous brushing.
So the colors were mixed through the viewer's eyes.
As a result, strong and rich color changes and rough Matier became a good artwork.



Lily 27.3x22.0(cm) Oil on canvas 2020

Lily shining in the sunshine.
The flower language of lilies is purity and unwavering love.

Once upon a time, there lived a pretty maiden in a village.
But there was a very bad son of a powerful man in the village.
The son, who had a crush on the virgin, tried to fool her.
But when the virgin finally refused, he ended up killing her.
Later, the son of a powerful man reflected on his actions and buried her in a sunny spot.
And a very pretty flower bloomed in the tomb.
When the son of a powerful man approached the pretty flower, the flower stopped him from approaching through a terrible smell.
She kept her heart even when she became a flower.




Ranunculus 29.7x21.0(cm) Crayon on Korean paper 2020

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

Language of flower is Charm.




 Iris 34.0x27.4(cm) Oil on panel 2019

There was a beauty in Italy called Iris.

With her good heart and noble character, she married a Roman prince, but soon after, he died of illness.

There were many people who proposed to Iris, but she did not respond to anyone, and she always adored only the blue sky in her heart.

Then one day, she met a young painter on her walk, and he too fell in love with Iris.

The painter eagerly proposed, and in the end, moved by the artist's enthusiasm, Iris offered the following conditions:

"Please draw the same flower as you live."

The painter drew with all his enthusiasm, and Iris was moved by the beautiful figure the moment she saw it.

But soon she gave a disappointed exclamation, "There is no scent in this picture."

It was then.

A yellow butterfly flew in from somewhere and sat down gently on the painting, folding its wings calmly and kissing the flowers.

At that moment, Iris was thrilled and kissed the painter.

Since then, Iris, retains the scent of the kiss they first shared, and still smells sweet and deep when the flower blooms.



Iris 34x24(cm) Oil on panel 2019

There was a beauty in Italy called Iris.

With her good heart and noble character, she married a Roman prince, but soon after, he died of illness.

There were many people who proposed to Iris, but she did not respond to anyone, and she always adored only the blue sky in her heart.

Then one day, she met a young painter on her walk, and he too fell in love with Iris.

The painter eagerly proposed, and in the end, moved by the artist's enthusiasm, Iris offered the following conditions:

"Please draw the same flower as you live."

The painter drew with all his enthusiasm, and Iris was moved by the beautiful figure the moment she saw it.

But soon she gave a disappointed exclamation, "There is no scent in this picture."

It was then.

A yellow butterfly flew in from somewhere and sat down gently on the painting, folding its wings calmly and kissing the flowers.

At that moment, Iris was thrilled and kissed the painter.

Since then, Iris, retains the scent of the kiss they first shared, and still smells sweet and deep when the flower blooms.



Narcissus 38.0x45.5(cm) Oil on canvas 2019

The Narcissus.

It's a negative story in mythology, but I feel confident when I see this artwork.

The language of the flower is self-love, pride, noble.



Narcissus 45.5x38.0(cm) Oil on panel 2019

The Narcissus.

It's a negative story in mythology, but I feel confident when I see this artwork.

The language of the flower is self-love, pride, noble.



Orchid 112.1x145.5(cm) Oil on canvas 2019

The orchid, in contrast to its simple and neat appearance, has a far-flung fragrance.

I think it's similar to the spreading spirit of a man of virtue.

I tried to express the scent through colors as well as the straight lines of orchid.




Poppy 80.3x116.8(cm) Oil on canvas 2019

The poppy's language of the flower is the solace and fallen soldier.

It was said that during World War I, the poppy was bloom in the tomb of the warriors.




Ranunculus 29.7x21.0(cm) Crayon on paper 2019

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

Language of flower is Charm.



Pomegranate 20.0x20.0(cm) Oil on canvas 2019

Pomegranate is shining in the sunshine.

It is fresh and beautiful.

Fruit stands for abundance.



Ranunculus 40.5x48.0(cm) Crayon on paper 2019

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

Language of flower is Charm.


Narcissus 34.9x27.4(cm) Oil on panel 2019


The Narcissus.

It's a negative story in mythology, but I feel confident when I see this artwork.

The language of the flower is self-love, pride, noble.



Evening primrose 25.2x20.0(cm) Oil on panel 2019

The Evening primrose.

There are many myths about this flower, most of which are love stories about the moon.

That may be because this flower blooms at night.

The language of the flower is the wish, waiting.



Dandelion 30x30(cm) Oil on canvas 2018 (SOLD)

Once upon a time, there was a king who had only one command in his life.

So he was very unhappy.

Then one day, the petulant king decided to give an order for the first and last time.

"You stars who have decided my fate! Let them all fall from the sky and become flowers on the ground!"

At that moment, the stars fell to the ground and blossomed into yellow and small flowers on the fields.

Still, the king, who was angry, became a shepherd and brought in countless flocks to trample on the flowers.

A dandelion is a yellow flower that beat the king's anger and led his life hard.

This beautiful flower sometimes grows through the concrete floor.



Poppy 36x24(cm) Oil on panel 2018

The poppy's language of the flower is the solace and fallen soldier.

It was said that during World War I, the poppy was bloom in the tomb of the warriors.



Narcissus 36x51(cm) Oil on panel 2018

The Narcissus.

It's a negative story in mythology, but I feel confident when I see this artwork.

The language of the flower is self-love, pride, noble.



Ranunculus 40.9x31.8(cm) Oil on panel 2018 (SOLD)

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

Language of flower is Charm.



Ranunculus 33.4x24.2(cm) Oil on canvas 2018 (SOLD)

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

Language of the flower is Charm.



Carnation 33.4x24.2(cm) Oil on panel 2018 (SOLD)

The carnation.

Language of the flower is love, mother's love, wife's love.

In Korea, children give red carnations to their parents and teachers to express their gratitude.



Iris 36x24(cm) Oil on panel 2018 (SOLD)

There was a beauty in Italy called Iris. 

With her good heart and noble character, she married a Roman prince, but soon after, he died of illness.

There were many people who proposed to Iris, but she did not respond to anyone, and she always adored only the blue sky in her heart.

Then one day, she met a young painter on her walk, and he too fell in love with Iris.

The painter eagerly proposed, and in the end, moved by the artist's enthusiasm, Iris offered the following conditions:

"Please draw the same flower as you live."

The painter drew with all his enthusiasm, and Iris was moved by the beautiful figure the moment she saw it. 

But soon she gave a disappointed exclamation, "There is no scent in this picture." 

It was then. 

A yellow butterfly flew in from somewhere and sat down gently on the painting, folding its wings calmly and kissing the flowers.

At that moment, Iris was thrilled and kissed the painter.

Since then, the blue sky blue flower, Iris, retains the scent of the kiss they first shared, and still smells sweet and deep when the flower blooms.



Ranunculus 20x25(cm) Oil on panel 2018

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

Language of flower is Charm.



Narcissus 36x51(cm) Oil on canvas 2018 (SOLD)

The Narcissus.

It's a negative story in mythology, but I feel confident when I see this artwork.

The language of flowers is self-love, pride, noble.




Grape 20x25(cm) Oil on panel 2017 (SOLD)

An appetizing grapes.

Fruit stands for abundance.

Raspberry 18x35(cm) Oil on panel 2017

Raspberry is shining in the sunshine.

It is fresh and beautiful.




Summer peaches 19x33(cm) Oil on panel 2017 (SOLD)

Peaches are shining in the sunshine.

It is fresh and beautiful.



Persimmon 78x79(cm) Oil on panel 2017

A persimmon is shining in the sun.

It is in a traditional Korean basket.

Persimmon means fertility and abundance.



Ranunculus  30.0x20.0(cm) Oil on panel 2017 (SOLD)

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

The language of flowers is Charm.



Statue 34.8x24.2(cm) Oil on panel 2017

I drew a picture, not a presence.

Its own beauty and nobility.



Poppy 34.8x27.3(cm) Oil on canvas 2017 (SOLD)

The poppy's language of a flower is the solace and fallen soldier.

It was said that during World War I, the poppy was bloom in the tomb of the warriors.



Persimmon 48.0x63.0(cm) Oil on canvas 2016 (SOLD)

A persimmon in the sunshine.

Persimmon means fertility and abundance.


Dahlia 35x35(cm) Oil on canvas 2016 (SOLD)

Dahlia is a beautiful flower although it is not glamorous.


Sunflower 24x33(cm) Oil on canvas 2016 (SOLD)

I painted the sunflower in reverse light.

The beauty of light and shadow.


Grape 19.1x14.4(cm) Oil on panel 2016 (SOLD)

An appetizing grapes.

Fruit stands for abundance.


Statue 52.2x42.4(cm) Oil on canvas 2016

I drew a picture, not a presence.

Its own beauty and nobility.


Flower 40.0x35.0(cm) Oil on window 2015(SOLD)

Most memories come from small things. People remember their past through certain places, objects, and behavior. 

The frame of this painting is a window that is in my hometown.

The images that fill the space are stories about you and my memories. 

That memory is light and faint, but the feeling of emotion is intense.


누구에게 한 번이라도 뜨거운 사람이었느냐 
(Have you ever been a hot to anyone?)162.2x97.0(cm) Oil on canvas 2015

There is my favorite poem.

Since it is a Korean poem, it is impossible to translate accurately, but I will write it down.

Don't kick the coal briquettes

Have you ever been a hot to anyone?


Grape 20x16(cm) Oil on panel 2015 (SOLD)

An appetizing grape.

Fruit stands for abundance.


Flower 35.0x21.0(cm) Oil on panel 2015 (SOLD)

The white rose in the work is naturally dry flower in the sunlight.

Flowers are beautiful even though they have time.

I think people are similar to flowers.

What I want to describe about is beauty, not about pretty.


누구에게 한 번이라도 뜨거운 사람이었느냐
(Have you ever been a hot to anyone?) 90.9x53.0(cm) Oil on canvas 2015

There is my favorite poem.

Since it is a Korean poem, it is impossible to translate accurately, but I will write it down.


Don't kick the coal briquettes

Have you ever been a hot to anyone?


Fragment of memory  40.0x35.0(cm) Oil on panel 2015

Most memories come from small things. 

People remember their past through certain places, objects, and behavior. 

The frame of this painting is a window that is in my hometown.

The images that fill the space are stories about you and my memories. 

That memory is light and faint, but the feeling of emotion is intense.


Prickly Water Lily 25.0x17.0(cm) Oil on panel 2015 (SOLD)

The prickly lotus flower is said to bloom once every 100 years.

Because the prickly lotus is in danger of extinction, and difficult to see that it blooms. 

This flower also means ' good luck ' and ' thank you '.


Flower 116.8x80.3(cm) Oil on canvas 2013 (SOLD)

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

The language of flowers is Charm.


Barren memory 25x17(cm) Oil on panel 2013 (SOLD)

It's a painting that naturally dried the white roses in the sunlight.

Flowers are beautiful even though they have time.

I think people are similar to flowers.

What I want to describe about is beauty, not about pretty.


Faint memory 35x25(cm) Oil on panel 2013 (SOLD)

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

The language of flowers is Charm.


Fragments of memory 35x25(cm) Oil on panel 2013 (SOLD)

The Ranunculus.

This flower blooms beautifully on an unattractive stem.

The language of flowers is Charm.


Flower 25x17(cm) Oil on panel 2013 (SOLD)

The carnation.

Language of flower is love, mother's love, wife's love.

In Korea, children give red carnations to their parents and teachers to express their gratitude.


Pale  memory 25x17(cm) Oil on panel 2013 (SOLD)

Most memories come from small things. People remember their past through certain places, objects, and behavior. 

The blackboard in the works is a space of memories. 

The images that fill the space are stories about you and my memories. 

That memory is light and faint, but the feeling of emotion is intense.


Pale memory 35x25(cm) Oil on panel 2013 (SOLD)

Most memories come from small things. People remember their past through certain places, objects, and behavior. 

The blackboard in the works is a space of memories. 

The images that fill the space are stories about you and my memories. 

That memory is light and faint, but the feeling of emotion is intense.


Vivid memory 53.0x40.9(cm) Oil on panel 2013 (SOLD)

Most memories come from small things. People remember their past through certain places, objects, and behavior. 

The blackboard in the works is a space of memories. 

The images that fill the space are stories about you and my memories. 

That memory is light and faint, but the feeling of emotion is intense.


Pale memory 53.0x40.9(cm) Oil on canvas 2012 (SOLD)

Most memories come from small things. People remember their past through certain places, objects, and behavior. 

The blackboard in the works is a space of memories. 

The images that fill the space are stories about you and my memories. 

That memory is light and faint, but the feeling of emotion is intense.


Barren memory 53.0x40.9(cm) Oil on panel 2012 (SOLD)

Most memories come from small things. People remember their past through certain places, objects, and behavior. 

The blackboard in the works is a space of memories. 

The images that fill the space are stories about you and my memories. 

That memory is light and faint, but the feeling of emotion is intense.


Mask 116.8x91.0(cm) Oil on Korea linen 2011

This mask is Korean traditional mask.

In Korea, the mask is ward off evil spirits.

And another significance of this artwork is linen.

It is a Korean traditional linen, that made hemp cloth.


STILL LIFE Series - Oil painting, Drawing
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STILL LIFE Series - Oil painting, Drawing

Artworks of bright objects.

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