Rhee Ki-Bong is a wonderful contemporary artist born in 1957 in what is now South Korea. The artist renown for his work with trees painted on resin. In addition to paintings the artist also enjoys installation work.
For his work the artist tries to show an equal focus on both the fleeting moments we have in our daily lives that are beautiful and serene with a alongside what is already beautiful, such as the shape of a tree. He does a great job at capturing emotion with his works.
For his artistic education the Ki-Bong attended Seoul National University earning both a bachelors and masters diploma.
Has been a professor at Korea University in the Fine Arts Department.
In this clip we visit an installation in which a book of philosophy made of leather is thrown into an aquarium. From the Singapore Biennale in 2008.
I enjoy his work with trees that are often painted on resin the most. The absence of color lets the viewer picture themselves in the environment, very similar to the photographer Ansel Adams. If you like this moody and atmospheric works make sure and check out artist Robert Kipniss, a master print maker who enjoys using tones to make spectacular renditions of middle town America at times when the setting is quiet and serene. Below an example of the style of Robert Kipniss.
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