Textile – Young Yang Chung (Korean, born 1936), Silk, metallic thread; on silk, 9 x 10 1/2in. (22.9 x 26.7cm) Mounted: 15 1/4 x 16 5/16 x 2 in. (38.7 x 41.5 x 5.1 cm).
TEXTILE – YOUNG YANG CHUNG
Although this textile is not on view, I was able to find it on the MET online website. (Accession Number: 1996.126.2) I was drawn to this piece because of the detailed embroidery onto silk. In relation to my work, I am considering embroidering minimal highlights and accents using silk thread onto finished prints to mimic traditional techniques of combining thread and paints in their final products. This piece serves as a visual reference to traditional Korean embroidery.
Untitled 303 – Il Lee, 2003. Ballpoint pen on paper. 30 × 22 in. (76.2 × 55.9 cm)
UNTITLED 303 – IL LEE
Il Lee’s ballpoint illustration does not have any allusions towards traditional Korean art. However, my interest in minimal artwork and use of negative and positive space drove me to reference this piece. In relation to my thesis project, Untitled 303 serves as inspiration for my future usage of darker fabrics and limited color palette.
Birds & Flowers – Unidentified Artist. Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). Ten-panel folding screen; ink and color on silk. Image (each panel): 54 3/8 x 10 3/8 in. (138.1 x 26.4 cm) Overall: 73 5/8 in. × 11 ft. 3/8 in. (187 × 336.2 cm).
BIRDS & FLOWERS
Originally, I was inspired to incorporate traditional Korean art into my thesis project because of the somewhat minimal illustrations, use of space, and overall composition. The presentation of Korean paintings are serene and grandiose when examined in person, and captured my attention. When viewing these paneled paintings, I often find myself noticing more and more each time. With this in particular, I enjoyed the drawings of the birds and their relationship to the plants surrounding them. In addition, the lack of background imagery strengthens the delicate illustrations, and is similar to the way I would like to print my cranes.
