Art Collection Waterdroplets_1986
  • Artist
    Kim Tschang Yeul
  • Media
    Acryilc and Oil on hemp cloth
  • Location
    LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL MAIN TOWER 1F
  • Description of the Work

    Artist Kim Chang-yeol began his work in an old stable near Paris, France in 1970.
    The motif of today's water droplet work was expressed, inspired by the thrill of the water droplet that bounced on the canvas while washing its face one morning.
    Water droplets projected brilliantly as if they were holding light are based on the realism of existing water droplets, but they are illusions created by the play of virtual light and shadow.

    Artist Kim Chang-yeol, who expressed the work of drawing water droplets as "an act to dissolve everything into water droplets and return to nothing," became a world-class master with his water drop painting, the crystalline water droplet of the art spirit that implies the spirit of Eastern philosophy.

  • About the Artist

    After settling in France in 1969, "Event of night" which was submitted to the Salon de Mie in 1972, captivated France with a water droplets and captivated art lovers around the world.

    Water droplets is the fruit of an artistic soul in which artist Kim Tschang-yeul endlessly considers a metaphor for half a century, imitates the fundamental existence of physical properties, and combines the essence of soul, passion, and reflection. Water droplets that projects brilliantly as if in the morning sunshine is, along with its popularity, it drew aesthetic discussions and interest in the art world at home and abroad, marking a big milestone in contemporary art in the 21st century. He has been awarded the highest medal of honor in France twice, and he has risen to the ranks of world-class masters.

    His works are in the collection of 220 works at the ‘Kim Tschang-yeul Museum of Art in Jeju Island’ and are collected in leading overseas art museums.

Kim Tschang-Yeul (1929~2021 , Republic of Korea)
  • 1929~2021 Born in Maengsan, South Pyongan Province, North Korea
    1948~1950 Studied at College of Fine Arts, Seoul National University
    1966~1968 New York Art Students League, USA
    1970 National School of Fine Arts, Paris

    1996 French Order of Merit for Culture and Arts, Chevalier (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres)
    2012 Republic of Korea Eungwan Cultural Merit Medal
    2017 62nd Korea Academy of Arts Awards, Art Category
    2017 French Culture and Arts Merit Medal, Officier