Yang, Dae Won Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Yang, Dae Won
Yang, Dae Won: Weaver of Geometric Dreams Born in the quiet countryside of Yangpyeong, South Korea, in 1966, Yang Dae Won’s artistic journey began far from the bustling galleries and critical acclaim he now enjoys. His early life, steeped in Korean tradition and a deep connection to nature – evidenced by his later use of Hanji paper – provided a foundational grounding for an artist who would ultimately become renowned for his strikingl
y geometric paintings and drawings. Initially pursuing studies in Natural Sciences, Yang’s path shifted towards art, driven by a desire to explore the human condition through abstract forms. This transition wasn't merely a career change; it represented a profound personal transformation, a deliberate move away from the tangible world toward a realm of symbolic representation. Yang’s artistic style is deeply rooted in the Korean art mo…
