06-Miscellaneous Musings from Forest Life
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- Korea Calligrapher Jung Do-Jun demonstrates a unique style of seal script that merges the traditional brushstrokes and forms found in ancient bronzeware inscriptions with the abstract qualities of modern painting, creating a three-dimensional visual impact. This particular piece showcases a five-character poem, Miscellaneous Musings from Forest Life (林居雜興), by the Joseon-era poet Cho Im-do. Through his seal script, Jung fully embodies the philosophy that underpins his work—fusing the painterly qualities of abstraction with the vitality of each character, creating an expressive, living art form. He believes that calligraphy transcends mere writing, elevating the characters into the realm of visual art, where the text becomes the focal point of the composition. The dynamic interplay of brush pressure—ranging from heavy to light—along with variations in speed and intensity, imbues his work with a vivid emotional range. At times, the strokes are bold and expressive, while at others, they soften into gentler forms, enhancing the fluid motion and energy within each character.
JUNG Do-Jun
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