Park Dae-sung
Park Dae-sung (Sosan): A Modern Master of Korean Ink Painting Born: Cheongdo, South Korea, 1945 Status: Living Also Known As: Sosan Park Dae-sung, widely recognized by his artistic name Sosan, is a prominent figure in contemporary Korean art. Born in Cheongdo, South Korea, in 1945, he has dedicated his career to the exploration and evolution of traditional Korean ink painting (sumukhwa). His work seamlessly blends ancient techniques with modern sensibilities, establishing him as a unique voice within the landscape genre. Artistic Development & Influences Early Training: While sp…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of Park Dae-sung's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
