CompositionYi Eungro · 1978

Abstract Expressionism
1978
65.0 x 52.0 cm
Lee Ungno Museum

Yi Eungro (1904 – 1989)

Explore Yi Eungro's (Lee Ungno) innovative art: Korean-French painter blending Eastern & Western styles, known for abstract ink collages & crowd paintings.

Lee Ungno Museum (Daegu, South Korea)

Explore the life & art of Korean master Lee Ungno at this Daegu museum! Discover 500+ works, including his Abstract Letter series & prison paintings. Experience exhibitions, cultural insights, and a unique blend of Eastern & Western influences.

In the 1970s and ‘80s, Lee Ungno produced a lot of print works that were connected with his Abstract Letter or People series in content, while showing diverse textural expressions. This work among those stands out with its round shape full of different angular figures, calling up Mesopotamian cuneiform. They are mostly geometric forms but if we look at them closely, we see they are also human or bird-like figures: the repetition of such forms conjures up prehistoric rock engravings while the repetition of lines reminds us of the hexagrams of the I Ching. This work, whose canvas is constructed with forms seemingly developed from multiple origins, employs Western print making technique; but on the other hand, it is linked to traditional seal carving. The image of this woodcut was used for his solo exhibition poster at the Galerie Koryo in Paris in 1978.

About this artwork

Title: Composition
Artist: Yi Eungro
Year: 1978
Original dimensions: 65.0 x 52.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum
Movement: Abstract Expressionism
Creative period: Mature Period
Keywords: eastern art forms, monochrome artwork, cuneiform art style

Questions & Answers

How does the subject of "Composition" relate to Yi Eungro's usual themes?

Among Yi Eungro's recorded themes - mesopotamian & i ching echoes, korean inkwash tradition, western printmaking techniques, seal carving connection, abstract thought exploration, early abstract korean art, parisian exhibition piece - "Composition" brings its own focus on abstract geometry, geometric forms, prehistoric symbols, i ching patterns, monochrome design, korean art history, circular composition.

How do the colors of "Composition" relate to each other?

The colors of "Composition" by Yi Eungro show a balanced harmony harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

What is "Composition" about?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro depicts: abstract geometry, geometric forms, prehistoric symbols, i ching patterns, monochrome design, korean art history, circular composition.