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Restoration B

  • Creation date2020
  • Dimensions162.0 x 112.0 cm

Explore the abstract paintings of Kim Hyung-dae (b. 1936), a renowned South Korean artist. His work blends nature & technology, influenced by Abstract Expressionism and traditional Korean aesthetics. Featured in museums worldwide.

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Kim Hyung-dae chose art non-figuratif. The choice of art non-figuratif could have been sufficient as a factor that could have appealed to the postwar generation rather than the figurative style. He was fascinated by the flow of dark paints, and believed that the powerful color that gushed out in admiration of the dynamism of the country

Artist Biography

Early Life and Education

  • Kim Hyung-dae, also known as kim hyungdae, was born in 1936 in Osan, South Korea.
  • He graduated from the Department of Painting at Seoul National University in 1961.
  • His early life involved a period of independent living after being discovered by a casting agent, which he considered formative to his personal development.
  • Prior to university, Kim completed a GED for high school certification and attended Dankuk University and Konkuk University.

Artistic Style and Influences

  • Kim Hyung-dae’s work is characterized by abstract paintings that explore the relationship between nature and technology.
  • His style incorporates vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, geometric shapes, and a crisp focus on form and space.
  • He draws influence from various art movements including Academicism, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau.
  • Abstract Expressionism is a significant influence, reflecting the post-World War II artistic trends in the United States.
  • The artist’s work also reflects an interest in the “motive of space and form,” reminiscent of paintings like Motiv of Space and Form - A New Jersey Village (Montville) by Oscar Florianus Bluemner.

Career and Major Achievements

  • Kim Hyung-dae gained early recognition for his abstract work, winning an award at the National Art Exhibition in Korea in 1961 with his painting Restoration B.
  • He was a Professor of Fine Arts and has exhibited extensively in South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
  • A comprehensive retrospective of his work was held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Korea in 2016.
  • His “Halo” series, featuring paintings and woodblocks from 1963 to 2017, was exhibited at Jennifer Baahng Gallery in New York City in 2018 – his first New York exhibition since 1994.
  • Kim’s work has been featured in auctions, with realized prices ranging up to $25,806 for the painting Halo 96-214, sold in 2015.
  • His paintings are included in collections such as the Vera Bluemner Kouba Collection at the National Gallery of Modern Art in New Delhi, India.

Themes and Historical Significance

  • Kim Hyung-dae’s art often explores themes relating to nature, technology, and Korean aesthetics.
  • He is recognized for bridging Western abstract styles with traditional Korean artistic elements, such as those found in Dancheong and Soiseo wooden sculpture.
  • Halo, a recurring series in his work, demonstrates his mature aesthetic combining abstract art with Korean motifs.
  • He is considered an important figure in the development of abstract painting in Korea, being among the first artists to receive acclaim for abstract works within national exhibitions.
  • Kim Hyung-dae’s work contributes to a multilayered perspective on Korean contemporary art by traversing boundaries between painting and printmaking.
kim hyung-dae

kim hyung-dae

1966 - , South Korea

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Abstract Expressionism
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Oscar Bluemner']
  • Date Of Birth: 1966
  • Full Name: Kim Hyung-dae
  • Nationality: South Korean
  • Notable Artworks: ['Restoration B']
  • Place Of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
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