[2025 Art SG] Kim Chong Hak

Kim Chong Hak, often referred to as Flower's Painter, is celebrated for his abstract art that emphasizes the inherent beauty of nature. His creative process involves internalizing the joy found in nature and reimagining it onto canvas. In the 1980s, Kim immersed himself in the Seoraksan Mountain, both in theme and living, inspired by its distinct seasonal traits, with a different name for each season. He still speaks fondly of his time in the mountains and his artistic expression of the seasons' colors. His work has been featured in major international exhibitions and projects, including: the Busan Museum of Art, Busan, South Korea; Vitality at Galerie Perrotin, Paris, France; Musée Guimet, Paris, France; SeMA Nam Seoul Living Art Museum, Seoul, South Korea; Whanki Museum, Seoul, South Korea; Ewha Museum, Seoul, South Korea; Kumho Museum, Seoul, South Korea. Kim Chong Hak’s work is in the permanent collections of many museums, including the National Museum of Korea, Seoul, South Korea; National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon, South Korea; Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea; Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul, South Korea; and Busan Museum of Art, Busan, South Korea. Currently, the Kim Chong Hak Museum is in plans to be built in Busan, South Korea, whereas the Architect Kengo Kuma participates as a designer.