Bang Hye-Ja

Lugar: Seoul

Nascido: 1937

Morte: 2022

Biografia:

Bang Hye-Ja was a renowned South Korean-born abstract painter, stained-glass artist and calligrapher, who from 1961 was based in Paris. She was born on July 5, 1937, in Seoul, South Korea. Bang Hye-Ja graduated in fine arts from Seoul National University in 1961 where she studied Eastern and Western Art as well as calligraphy.

Early Life and Inspiration

Bang Hye-Ja's interest in light as a subject started in her childhood. She was captivated by the sunlight that was reflected on the little stream on the side of her grandparents' house, and started to wonder if she would be able to capture this beautiful and mesmerizing light with her brushes and paints. This visual aspect of light was not the only thing that made her depict light in her paintings for her entire life. Bang Hye-Ja had a solid philosophy about light, which is very explicitly stated in all of her interviews and autobiographies.

Artistic Style and Philosophy

The fundamental philosophy that underlies in all her works is that light was the first thing that marked the beginning of the entire universe, the cosmos. Therefore, she believes that light is the origin of everything, and all eventually return to the light. Bang Hye-Ja not only states her philosophy of light, but actually embraces and visually, and physically manifests this philosophy with her choice of materials and the process of art making. Bang Hye-Ja's artistic style is characterized by her use of natural materials such as natural pigments and a traditional Korean paper called Hanji, which is also made out of natural vegetation. She was known for her abstract art, and her paintings often featured light as the main subject.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

Some of Bang Hye-Ja's notable works include 26 Breath, a stunning example of Korean art, showcasing her unique style and technique. This painting is part of the collection at the Korean Art Museum Association in Seoul, South Korea. In 2018, she was invited by the French authorities to create four stained-glass windows for Chartres Cathedral. An exhibition of her work was held in Paris at the Musée Cernuschi in early 2019.

• Light was a central theme in Bang Hye-Ja's work, representing joy, peace and love in her aim to unite East and West.
• Bang Hye-Ja's artistic style is characterized by her use of natural materials such as natural pigments and a traditional Korean paper called Hanji.
• She was known for her abstract art, and her paintings often featured light as the main subject.

Bang Hye-Ja died in Ardèche on September 15, 2022, at the age of 85. Her legacy lives on through her stunning works of art, which continue to inspire and captivate audiences around the world. For more information on Bang Hye-Ja's life and work, visit https://Wikioo.org/@/Bang-Hye-Ja.