The Roses Oil painting 1945 Whanki Kim Korean Picasso pioneer abstract painter

Description: “ Universe” painted by Kim was sold for $ 13 Million at Christies in Hong Kong in 2019. Sold for US$ 5.74 million at K Auction on April 12, 2017, at the art show "Tranquility 5-IV-73 #310" in Seoul, becoming the highest priced South Korean artwork ever sold. Art curators say that it is the only matter of time that the price of his works will go up to at least 100 million dollars soon. Whanki Kim is called Korean Picasso and is a pioneer of Korean abstract painter best known for his softly colored abstractions. Kim merged traditional Korean subject matter with a Western style influenced by Fernand Léger and Mark Rothko. Before he established a unique monochromatic abstract painting, he explored several aesthetic genres as if Picasso revolutionized his artistic methods and subject matters from realism to cubism. The work, “ Roses” was created by him in 1945 to depict the “ Joy” of Independence from Japan. The red rose flowers represent his delight and the dark background symbolizes the gloomy period under Japanese oppression. He illustrated the joy of Independence as the beauty of roses blooming out of the dark background. Not only is he a pioneer of a new wave of abstract art, but he is also patriotic. Artist: Kim, WhanKiTitle: RosesSize: 44.5 x 36.8 cmYear: 1945Medium: Oil on wood panel Signed on the lower right About the Painting Created in 1945, at the time of the Korean liberation from Japan, "Roses" is WhanKi Kim's only representational still life work and one of his most valuable and prized works, as well as serving as a major influence in Korean art history. Using sophisticated brush strokes, he portrayed six rose flowers in a vase with a grip. The red, pink and white roses in the painting represents newfound hope following Korea's independence while the black background symbolizes the dismal hardships they faced during the Japanese occupation period. These two elements visualized the Korean will and sentiment and the joy they felt following their independence. About the Artist WhanKi Kim (1913 - 1974), Born in Sinan County, South Korea, is one of the most influential figures in modern Korean art. He began his career at Japan Art University, studying abstract art, and expressed early interest in European modernist painters, such as Pablo Picasso, Fernard Leger, and Mark Rothko. Kim?s "When Larks Sang" (1935) depicts a woman holding a basket on top her head, and its fragmented, geometrical shapes shows its influence from cubism. "Rondo" (1938), composed of flat planes of color, established Kim as a pioneer of abstract art in Korea and was featured in the Association of Free Artist Exhibition in Tokyo. He returned to Korean in 1937, during the time of the Korean civil war. He taught at Seoul National University?s art department and Hong-ik University Art School in the 50s.In the 1950s, while living in Paris, Kim experimented with the effects of figuration and abstraction by combining them with traditional Korean subjects such as the mountains, plum blossoms, and Joseon dynasty porcelains. In 1963, he moved to New York and began working on a series of large-scale, abstract paintings composed of dots and lines. Many of his works during this period were untitled or titled by date of completion. One of his few named titles, such as "Sounds of the Night" (1965), suggests mystical and temporal ideas which Kim tried to convey through abstraction.His artworks have been exhibited internationally, including in New York (1963 - 1974) and Paris (1956 - 1959), where he displayed unique Korean beauty combined with Eastern intuition and Western rationality through his works. Currently, the majority of his artworks are displayed at the WhanKi Museum in Seoul, Korea. Timeline February 27, 1913 Born in Gijwa-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do Province, Korea1933-36 Attended Nihon University School of the Arts, Tokyo, Japan, for Fine Art1948-50 Taught at Seoul National University?s art department and Hong-ik University Art School Exhibitions 1974 Solo Exhibition in Shreveport Barnwell Gallery, New York1973 Solo Exhibition including masterpieces the sky and Land, 100,000 Dots in Poindexter Gallery, New York1970 Solo Exhibition, Where, What have we become and met again, Gyeongbok Palace Gallery1965 Solo Exhibition, Invited to the Special Exhibition Room of the 8th Sao Paulo Biennale in Brazil1964 Solo exhibition in Asia House Gallery, New York1963 Sao Paulo Biennale as a representative painter of South Korea1959 Solo Exhibition including paintings of Mountain and the Moon, Deer in the Moonlight, and Eternal song in National Information Center Gallery, Seoul, Korea1958 Solo Exhibition in Clouding paintings of spring, The sky in Institute Gallery, Paris, France1956 Solo Exhibition in M.Benegite Gallery, Paris, France1948 New-realist Exhibition in Whasin Gallery, Seoul (with Yoo YoungKuk , Lee Kyusang), Korea1937 First Private Exhibition in Amagi Gallery, Tokyo, Japan (solo) and representation at the Association of Free Artists (Jiyu Bijutsuka Kyokai) Certificate of Authenticity: This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by the Korean Art Appraisal Board. The Art Appraisal Board is Korea's most prestigious appraisal board consisting of the country's most prestigious domestic professional artists as its appraisers, working with museums, government corporations, cultural foundations, financial institutions, and individuals for judging an art piece's authenticity and market price value. Condition Report The visible image is in excellent condition. The painting has the original frame it used since 1945. The back contains some scratches from age and use and contains shows some cracks in the corners of the frame. Original hardware and nails remain in the framing. The outer frame was added by current owner Mr. Song. The glass top has been taped over to protect the original frame, with some staple added onto the wood panel to secure the painting to it. The painting has not received any form of retouch or restoration since its creation. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed analysis of the painting's condition. See detailed photos below... Provenance 1stKim, Hyun Ki, Kim Whan Ki's older cousin, received the painting as a gift from the original artist. 1948 - 1974 2ndKim, Jin Weol, a cousin of the Kim Hyun Ki, purchased the painting from Hyun Ki, which Hyun Ki sold the painting to pay for his son's medical bills. 1975 - 1995 3rdDong Ho Gallery, the present owner in Seoul, Korea, purchased the painting from Jin Weol to pay for her son's cancer treatment. 1995 - CurrentThis painting has been passed on to help loved ones in time of need, an incredibly meaningful piece of art any collector can possess.'Roses' has been exhibited by Dong Ho Gallery, at numerous major art show in Korea such as the Korea International Art Fair (2014 - 16, KIAF / ART SEOUL), hosted by Korea Galleries, one of the biggest art market in Asia. The piece has drawn attention from art collectors and art fans from all around the world. The owner of Dong Ho Gallery, Mr. Song, was honored by the Korean government for introducing Whanki Kim's artworks to the world and many were drawn to his artworks and captivated to see Kim Whan Ki's works in person and as well as his influence on Korean modern art history. Transaction Terms Payment Options: - PayPal.To make check out faster, you'll now log in to your PayPal account on the checkout page. To skip PayPal login altogether, select the checkbox that says "Remember me for faster checkout on eBay" on the PayPal login box.- PayPal Credit- Credit card or debit card processed through the seller's Internet merchant accountYour payment is safe and secure. You can choose to save your card to your eBay account. Remove a card anytime in your My eBay account settings. Payment upon pickupContact US for payment methods to pay on pickup. 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