Blog 12

Contemporary Korean Art Korea is a diverse nation with a long tradition of art. I chose Korea because it is a country that I love and am very interested in learning more about. The artists that I chose are contemporary artists because I liked seeing the mix of traditional Korean art with a more modern global style. Each of these artists has their own style and mediums that express the tension between traditional values and modern life. The sculptures especially play with the theme of the intersection between nature and technology. Cascade Crinoline 2008 Jina Moon is a South Korean contemporary artist born in 1973. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She is well known for her vibrant colors and mixed media paintings. Her works focus on themes from Eastern and Western cultures. This painting stands out for its vibrant colors, which are blue, turquoise, and pink. These colors mixed together give the painting mov...