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This exhibition marks the first attempt to focus exclusively on Kim Chong Hak’s drawing practice, offering an opportunity to trace the trajectory of his formal experimentation and artistic thought. Here, drawing is defined expansively to include not only line drawings but also watercolors and woodblock prints, presented as a field of thought that transcends the preparatory stage for painting to become an independent visual language and stream of consciousness.

Comprising 140 works, the exhibition traces Kim’s gaze as it evolves chronologically: from early experiments in abstraction, through observations of nature, cityscapes, and objects, to the liberated brushwork of his later years. The recreation of Kim’s studio on the first floor offers visitors a rare glimpse into the site of his decades-long daily creative discipline, echoing the mugu (無垢, unspoiled) spirit that was inscribed in his Seoraksan studio. By experiencing both the works and the space, visitors are offered the opportunity to engage more deeply with the world of Kim Chong Hak’s art.