Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Joohyung Park: Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Landscape Painting Joohyung Park, born in Korea, represents a fascinating convergence of artistic influences—rooted in Korean landscape painting traditions yet propelled forward by the dynamism of contemporary European art movements. His journey began with formal training at Rhode Island School of Design, where he honed his foundational skills before pursuing postgraduate studies at t
he Royal College of Art in London, immersing himself in the rich heritage of British Romanticism and Impressionism. This dual exposure profoundly shaped his artistic vision, resulting in a distinctive style characterized by meticulous observation and expressive brushwork. Early Influences: Park’s initial explorations were deeply impacted by Korean ink wash painting (sumukhwa), particularly the serene depictions of mountains and wat…