‘variation’ by oh su fan

‘variation’ by oh su fan


‘variation’, 2008 (oil on canvas)

‘variation’ by oh su fan
gana art centre, seoul, south korea
october 24 – november 16, 2008

oh su fan is one of korea’s most well-known contemporary abstract painters. his works blend eastern
and western painting styles with a distinct korean feel through calligraphic brushstrokes. he has
exhibited in korea and abroad in places such as spain, france and japan. his most recent works feature
colour fields layered with minimal calligraphy-inspired brushstrokes. throughout his career su fan has
evoked korean traditions and rituals in his art. he is said to believe that ‘the goal of art is to express
a good world, free of greedy desires’. this exhibit features new paintings each titled ‘variation’.

http://english.ganaart.com


‘variation’, 2008 (oil on canvas)


‘variation’, 2008 (oil on canvas)


‘variation’, 2008 (oil on canvas)


‘variation’, 2008 (oil on canvas)


‘variation’, 2008 (oil on canvas)


‘variation’, 2008 (oil on canvas)
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10.27.08  
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