This abstract artwork features a rich, golden hue that dominates the composition. The canvas is filled with a repeating pattern of triangular shapes, creating a dynamic and mesmerizing visual effect. The shapes appear to be overlapping and intertwining, giving the piece a sense of depth and movement. The artist has employed a minimalist approach, focusing on the interplay of light, shadow, and geometry to evoke a contemplative and meditative mood. This work likely reflects the artist's exploration of abstraction and their desire to create a visually striking and thought-provoking piece that invites the viewer to engage with the subtle complexities of form and color. ...
Delicate systematic marks revealing a dual undertone; rhythmic yet ad hoc strokes whisking the painterly surface; fine wisps skirting the edges of the page. Each are elements composing the delicate, process-driven work of seminal Korean artist Cho Yong-Ik (b. 1934). Overall, Cho introduces an important angle to the discussion surrounding Dansaekhwa: he identifies as such an artist – his thoughts as well as techniques certainly associate him with this line of action heralding repetition, meditation, and tranquility – yet, he permitted for the insertion of colour. Rather than it distracting from the rubric’s emphasis on meditation, however, it seems to convey the possibility of multiple emotional states, from one of warmth to others of detachment. As such, Cho’s work probes us to consider the diverse formal languages of Dansaekhwa and fleshes out to a greater extent its associations with tactility, spirit and performance. ...
