The group exhibition opens January 8 and run through January 29, 2023
(left) Chaekgeori by Young Joo Hong | 2019 | 24” H x 20” W
Color pigment and ink on Hanji
(center) Flowers and Butterflies by Young Joo Hong | 2019 | 24” H x 12” W
Color pigment and ink on Hanji
(right) Still Life by Namsu Chun | 2022 | 22” H x 10” W
Color pigment and ink on Hanji
(Closter, NJ) — On January 8, 2023, The Belskie Museum of Art & Science will open the group exhibition, ‘Minhwa: The Color of Korea’ which will run through January 29. The exhibition features eight artists from both New York and South Korea. More than 30
Korean Folk Art paintings will be on display, covering various genres and subjects such as Tiger, Dragon, Books and things, and Flowers.
An opening reception will be held on Sunday, January 8 from 1 pm – 5 pm.
All visitors need to follow CUNY Covid-19 visitor policy and wear masks in the gallery.
‘Minhwa: The Color of Korea’ exhibition presents traditional Korean Folk paintings from
the Joseon Dynasty, regenerated by nine members of Korea Minhwa Association, Ltd. from both South Korea and the U.S. More than 30 paintings covering various genres of Korean Folk Art will be on view.
Known for bright color and free-spirited expression reflecting direct human desire and wishes,
Korean Folk Art painting (Minhwa) permeated the everyday lives of Korean people. The word
Minhwa means ‘Paintings of the People’ since it was painted and enjoyed widely among
common people. Minhwa became popular in the late 18th to the 20th century, the time when Korea went through a colonization period and wars. Despite the hard times, the people of Korea shared paintings that carry good wishes, humor, and positive energy. These colorful and energetic paintings reflect how the people of Korea overcame a harsh condition of life with a positive attitude.
Curated by Stephanie S. Lee, this exhibition illuminates the spirit of resilience Minhwa
embraces. Bright paintings full of positive energy and good wishes will comfort and bring a
sense of hope to the audience. With the support of The Belskie Museum of Art & Science and the Korean Folk Art Inc (www.koreanfolkart.org), this exhibition will reach and engage audiences and help them understand diverse culture and promote global cultural awareness.
Participating Artists:
Hanna Tudor, Hong Ju Lee, Kyunghee Yoon, Namsu Chun, Seunghee Han, Sinchun Hwang, Sook Kyoung Kim, Stephanie S. Lee, Young Joo Hong
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Sun, Jan 8 – Sun, Jan 29, 2023
Minhwa: The Color of Korea
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‘Minhwa: The Color of Korea’ exhibition presents traditional Korean Folk paintings from the Joseon Dynasty, regenerated by nine members of Korea Minhwa Association, Ltd. from both South Korea and the U.S. More than 30 paintings covering various genres of minhwa will be on view. This exhibition illuminates the spirit of resilience minhwa embraces. Bright paintings full of positive energy and good wishes will comfort and bring a sense of hope to the audience.
Participating Artists:
Hanna Tudor, Hong Ju Lee, Kyunghee Yoon, Namsu Chun, Seunghee Han, Sinchun Hwang, Sook Kyoung Kim, Stephanie S. Lee, Young Joo Hong
Opening Reception: SUN, Jan 8, 2023, 1PM - 5 PM
Museum Hours: Sat & Sun 2pm - 4 PM
(Other days by Appointment. Please call 201-768-0286)
Location: 280 High Street, Closter, NJ 07624 (next to Closter Public Library)
Email to: KoreanFolkArt.org@gmail.com
All visitors need to follow Covid-19 visitor policy and wear masks in the gallery.