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Yun Hyong-keun

Burnt Umber & Ultramarine . 1991

Burnt Umber & Ultramarine . 1991

+ David Zwirner

One of the most significant Korean artists of the twentieth century, Yun is widely recognized for his signature abstract compositions, which engage with yet transcend Eastern and Western art movements and visual traditions. Using a restricted palette of ultramarine and umber, Yun created his compositions by adding layer upon layer of paint onto raw canvas or linen, often applying the next coat before the last one had dried. Continue reading Yun Hyong-keun

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Yun Hyong-keun

Umber-Blue . 1977

Umber-Blue . 1977

+ David Zwirner

Using a restricted palette of ultramarine and umber, Yun created his distinctive compositions by adding layer upon layer of paint onto raw canvas or linen, often applying the next coat before the last one had dried. He then diluted the pigments with turpentine solvent, allowing them to seep into the fibers of the support, staining it in a similar way to traditional ink on absorbent paper. Continue reading Yun Hyong-keun