Chun Hyuk-lim
전혁림 화백의 작품에는 한국의 전통적 대상들과 서구의 여러 추상 양식들이 서로 자유롭게 어우러져 있다. 그는 한국 민화의 전통적 문양과 색채, 기법을 기반으로 칸딘스키와 몬드리안의 추상을 연상시키는 대칭, 균형, 율동 등의 조형 원리를 통해 한국 고유의 추상적인 미를 개척했다. 뿐만 아니라 그가 한국의 피카소라 불리게 된 이유 역시, 한 화면에 여러 방향의 시각을 동시에 담아내는 큐비즘의 몽타주(montage) 기법을 연상시키며, 한국적 서정성에 바탕을 둔 자신만의 독특한 추상 회화를 구축했기 때문이다. 이는 단순히 서구 미술의 한국적 번역이 아닌, 서구의 미술과 한국 미술 사이의 위계를 허물며 전혁림만의 추상으로 ‘전유(Appropriation)’ 한 것이었다.
In the works of artist Chun Hyuk-Lim, Korean traditional objects are harmoniously and freely mingled in various Western abstraction styles. Reminding us of Kandinsky and Mondrian’s abstraction, he pioneered the beauty of distinguished Korean abstraction through the principles of formation, such as symmetry, balance, and rhythm, based on the traditional patterns, colors, and techniques of Korean folklore painting. In addition, the reason why he was called Picasso of Korea was that he built his own unique abstract painting with Korean lyricism by Cubism montage technique that simultaneously captured the views in various directions on one screen. This is not just a Korean version of Western art, but an exclusive ‘Appropriation’ of Chun Hyuk-Lim ‘s abstraction, breaking down the hierarchy between Western and Korean art.
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Jan. 21, Born in South Gyeongsang Province, Korea
Accepted for the 1st Members Exhibition Republic of Korea
Awarded Minister of Education Award of the 2nd Korean Grand Art Exhibition, South Korea
Special Selection Award at the 10th Members Exhibition Republic of Korea
Sent his work to an "Exhibition to raise funds for the construction of the Independence Hall" hosted by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea
Invited to exhibit works in “Korean modern paintings" hosted by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea
“Wood-caring and ceramics” exhibition, Wellside gallery, Seoul
Served as an examiner at the South Gyeong sang Province Great Art Exhibition
Served as an examiner at the Grand Art Exhibition of Korea
Solo exhibition at Space Gallery in New York
Invited to a solo exhibition at Ho am Gallery hosted by Joongang Ilbo
Sent his works to Tokyo Art Fair Japan
Solo exhibition at the art museum owned by Chosun Ilbo
A collection of his paintings published by Dong-a Ilbo celebrating the opening of Il min Cultural Center
Sent his work to celebrate the opening of the art museum owned by the Seoul Art Center
Invited to a solo exhibition at Seoul ‘Seon’ Gallery.
Invited to a solo exhibition at Busan ‘Gong gan’ Gallery
Invited to a solo exhibition hosted by MBC (Masan Munhwa Broadcasting Center)
Invited to exhibit his work at ‘Mystical colors of Korea Exhibition’, France UNESCO Miro Art Center
Selected as the 2002 "Artist of the year" at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea
Chun Hyuk Lim art museum opened in Tong Yeong, South Korea
‘The harbor of Tong Yeong’ displayed in ‘In Wang’ space at the Blue House (Presidential residence), South Korea
Chun Hyuk Lim passed away on the 25th of May at age of 96
Solo exhibition at Leyoung Contemporary Art Museum in South Korea
Solo exhibition at Leyoung Contemporary Art Museum in South Korea
Solo exhibition at K Museam of Contemporary Art in South Korea