Wednesday, August 14, 2019

W S Kang’s cattle piece – a strong Korean Cow


강환섭 화백의 소 그림 - 강인한 한국 소
W S Kang’s cattle piece – a strong Korean Cow

그림 1은 강환섭 화백의 소 그림 작품 중 하나다. 암소와 송아지를 사실적으로 스케치한 전형적인 한국의 소 가족을 보여준다.

그림 21964년도 작품으로 황소의 도전적인 자세와 강인한 표정을 볼 수 있다. 소의 몸체에 한국의 전통 문양을 넣어 한국의 정서를 표현하였다. 이를 통해 한국의 강인한 정신세계를 표현 하였다.

Figure 1 is one of the works by Whan Sup Kang. This shows a typical cow family with a real sketch of a cow and a calf.
Figure 2 shows the aggressive attitude and tough expression of bulls as a work in 1964. The traditional Korean pattern is added to the body of a bull to express the Korean emotion. This expressed the strong spirituality of Korea.

 

Figure 1. 소가족 (a cow & a calf, 1964, drawing, 32 cm x 24 cm)


Figure 2. 황소 (a bull, 1964, drawing, 30 cm x 23.5 cm)


이 그림의 표현 형식은 작가의 대표작 중 하나인 말 그림 (그림 3 참조, www.soamuseum.com)에서도 볼 수 있다. 작가가 추구했던 자신의 작품 속에 한국과 한국인의 전통과 정신을 담는다는 일관된 흐름을 볼 수 있다.

The style of the painting can also be found in the painting of horses (see Figure 3, www.soamuseum.com), one of the authors' most famous works. One of his works pursued by the painter W. S. Kang is the consistent flow of expressing ‘the tradition and spirit of Koreans’.



Figure 3. (Horse, oil painting)

그림 4는 먹과 수채 물감을 사용한 그림이다. 그림의 소는 편안하게 앉아 있는 모습이지만, 그림 전체적인 분위기는 강인한 소를 느끼게 해준다. 한국의 전통 문양들이 소의 몸체에 장식되어 있다. 한국의 부드럽고 아름다운 전통 문양이  소의 몸체에 표현되면서 한국의 소는 강하다는 느낌을 보여주고 있다.
내면적으로는 유연하고 우아한 한국의 전통과 한국인의 정신세계가 외적으로는 아주 강하고 역동적이라는 작가의 시각이 잘 표현된 독창적인 작품이다.
Figure 4 shows a picture using ink and watercolors. The painting's bull seems to be sitting comfortably, but the whole painting's image gives you a strong feeling. The traditional Korean pattern is decorated on the body of a bull. Korean traditional patterns covered on a bull to be felt Korean soul
It is a creative work that often expresses the author's view that it is very strong and dynamic on the outside. But the Korean tradition and the Korean spiritual world presented by Korean pattern are both flexible and elegant to look inward.
 
 
Figure 4. 검은 소 (a black bull, 1964, drawing, 24 cm x 30 cm)
 Please find more information for W. S. Kang and his artworks at www.soamuseum.com

W S Kang, English version career of Whan Sup Kang-www.soamuseum.com


Whan Sup Kang

English version career, www.soamuseum.com

 

 
n  Whan Sup Kang (1927 – 2011)
n  Nationality: Korea
n  Scholarship: Seoul National University Collage of Art
 
n  Career: Member of Korea Fine Arts Association
         1971 – 1972  Chairman of Consultant Committee of Paint, KFAA
         1963        Lecturer of seoraval art University
         1964 – 1965  Lecturer of Chung-Ang University
         1973        Lecturer of Yeungnam University
         1990 – 1991  Lecturer of Mokwon University
         1964 – 1967  The Eighth U.S. Army Youngsan, Craft Shop Artwork Lecturer
         1970        Lecturer of Seoul American High School
         1973 – 1975 Lecturer for family of United State Embassy in Korea
 
n  Artworks Posessions
          http:// www.moca.go.kr
        http://dmma.metro.daejeon.kr
          Hong-ik University Museum
          Hotel Sorak Park
          Haksan Library
         [PDF]AR Acq 0304 - University of Michigan | Museum of Art
 
n  Exhibitions
         1960  Personal Exhibition, National Art Center
         1961  Invited to International Free Art Exhibition, Korea Fine Arts Association
         1961  Personal Exhibition, Korea Information Centewr
         1961  Invitational Exhibition by USAG Youngsan, The Eighth U.S. Army Yongsan Craft Shop
         1961  Finland Exhibition, US Embassy in Korea
         1961  Independence Day Art Exhibition, Ministry of Culture and Information, Korea
n  Exhibitions(continued)
         1962  Philippine –Thailand Art Exhibition, Ministry of Culture and Information Korea
         1962  Artwork Marketing Contract with Fantasy Gallery, Washing D.C., USA
         1962  Invited Exhibition by State University of South Dakota
         1962  Invited Exhibition by USAG Osan Library, The Eighth U.S. Army SAC Library
         1963  Print Artwork Invited Exhibition of 5 Artist, National Museum of Art, Korea
         1963  Invited Exhibition by Westmar University, Custom House Gallery and Art Association of  Sioux City, Iowa, USA
         1964  Invited Exhibition of Modern Artists, Chosun Media, Korea
         1964  Invited Exhibition by Stanford Museum of Art, Cherokee USA
       1964  Invited Exhibition by Wayne State University Museum of Art, Nebraska USA
         1965  Two time Exhibitions, Tokyo Japan and The Eighth U.S. Army SAC Library invited by USAF
         1966  Three time Exhibitions, Malaysia National Art Gallery, Tokyo Japan and The Eighth U.S. Army Yongsan
         1968  Three time Exhibition, Argentina, Ministry of Culture & Information, Shinsegae Department
         1969  Artists Exhibition, Chosun Media
         1970 – 1971 Korea Art Grand Prix Exhibition, Hankook Ilbo, Media
         1971  Global Citizen Exhibition, UNESCO Center, Korea
         1972  Invited Exhibition by Sassafra Gallery, Indiana Westville USA
         1973  Invited Exhibition by Diplomatic Official Community Group, US Embassy in Korea
         1974  Two time Exhibitions, The Art Institute Korea and Tokyo Japan
         1975  Two time Exhibitions,, Growrich Gallery and Korea Fine Art Association
         1976  Three time Exhibitions, Pacific Culture Asia Museum, YangGi Gallery and etc.
         1977  Two time Exhibitions, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea and Chinese Taipei
         1978  Three time Exhibitions, Haksan Library Korea, Nichido Gallery Japan and Chinese Taipei
         1979  Four time Exhibitions, Jin Gallery Korea, Hong Art Center, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea and Gallery Association Korea  
         1980  Four time Exhibitions, KBS, Media Korea, Lotte Gallery Korea, Ministry of Culture and Information, Korea and International Trade Association Korea
         1981  Three time Exhibitions, Bangladesh, Lotte Gallery Korea and Ministry of Culture and Information, Korea
         1982  Korea Print Exhibition, Sweden
         1983  Four time Exhibitions, Vscontea Hall Milano Italy, Portugal, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea and McHyang Gallery Korea
         1984  Two time Exhibitions, Joong-Ang Ilbo, Media Korea and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea and KBS Media Korea
         1985  Two time Exhibitions, Joong-Ang Ilbo, Media Korea and KBS, Media Korea
         1986  Three time Exhibitions, KBS, Media Korea, Dongsoog Gallery and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea
         1987  Korea Modern Art Exhibition, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea
         1988  Three time Exhibitions, Baekak Gallery Korea, Chosun Media Korea and Seoul Olympic Committee
         1990  Two time Exhibitions, Chungdam Gallery and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea
         1991  W S Kang print Exhibition, Econ Gallery Korea, Saeil Gallery Korea and Soo Gallery Korea
         1992  Four time Exhibitions, Chungdam Gallery, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea, Gallery Hyundai Apgoojeong Korea and Econ Gallery
         1993  Two time Exhibitions, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea and Taebaek Gallery, Korea       
         1994  International Modern Art Exhibition for Seoul 600 Years Celebration, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea
         1996  Seoul Print Exhibition by Baksong Gallery Korea, Seoul Arts Center
         1997 – 1999 Senior Artist Invitational Exhibition by Korea Fine Art Association, Seoul Museum of Art
         2000  Korea Print History Exhibition, Daejeon Museum of Art
         2001  Senior Artist Drawing Exhibition, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Korea and many other exhibitions are performed.