park jae-hong
Park Jae-hong: The Quiet Revolution of Korean Painting Born Songcheon, South Korea in 1931 and passing away in 2023, Park Jae-hong stands as a pivotal figure in the development of contemporary Korean art. Often referred to as Park Seo-bo (a name adopted during his youth), he carved out a unique artistic path within the broader context of the ‘Dansaekhwa’ movement – a term encompassing monochrome and minimalist paintings that emerged i…
The Lifeline
Scroll through park jae-hong's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups park jae-hong's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.