A Mythological Cartographer: The Emergence of Hwi Hahm Born in the vibrant port city of Busan, South Korea, in 1993, hwi hahm is a contemporary artist rapidly gaining recognition for his compelling paintings that delve into the enduring power and pictorial possibilities of mythological storytelling. His work isn’t simply an illustration of myths; it's an exploration of their continued relevance, a probing inquiry into how these ancient narratives function as profound cultural touchstones in our modern world. Hahm doesn’t present myths as relics of the past but rather as living organisms, con…