Artist Chan-Hong Baek has been showcasing works that explore the unique properties of traditional hanji (Korean handmade paper) through innovative techniques. His creations include installations that merge thinly crafted hanji with light, artworks that utilize the transparency of hanji to cast shadows, and pieces that encapsulate personal memories and experiences within hanji. These works demonstrate Baek’s profound understanding of hanji and his exceptional ability to expand its artistic possibilities, offering fresh perspectives on the material’s potential.
SELECTED WORKS
ARTIST BIO
Education: Graduated from Hongik University, College of Fine Arts (Western Painting), and National Gangneung University, Graduate School of Arts.
Solo Exhibitions: 10 times.
Domestic Venues: Seoul Gallery, Art Center, Danseong Gallery, etc.
International Venues:
JM Gallery (New York, USA)
Gallery ES (Tokyo, Japan)
Art Space Tetora (Okayama, Japan)
Art Fairs:
KIAF (Coex, Seoul)
Tokyo Art Fair (Ueno Museum)
Busan Art Fair (Bexco, Busan)
Hotel Art Fair (Novotel, Seoul)
Group Exhibitions:
1980–1989: Independant (Tokyo, Seoul)
LA Modern Art Festival, Tokyo Exhibition, and approximately 140 others.
Major Group Exhibitions
1978–1987: Youth Artists Association Exhibition, Structural Exhibition
1995–2023: Seoul Method Artists Association Exhibition
1996–2002: Korea Hanji Artists Association Exhibition
1996–1997: Ji Korea-Japan Joint Exhibition (Fukui, Japan)
1998–2000: International Tannam Art Festival (Musei, Japan)
2000–2012: Asia's Ji Exhibition (Okayama, Japan)
Contemporary Art Ji Exhibition (Tokyo, Japan)
Dak Exhibition (Art Center, Seoul)
Potential of Asia (Tokyo, Japan)
Current Roles:
Member of the Korean Fine Arts Association, Korea Hanji Artists Association, and International Paper Artists Association.
Served as a juror and committee member for the Korea Art Exhibition.
Former adjunct professor in the Department of Western Painting, Graduate School, Hannam University.
CHAN HONG BAEK
ARTIST NOTE
Artist Chan-Hong Baek has been showcasing works that explore the unique properties of traditional hanji (Korean handmade paper) through innovative techniques. His creations include installations that merge thinly crafted hanji with light, artworks that utilize the transparency of hanji to cast shadows, and pieces that encapsulate personal memories and experiences within hanji. These works demonstrate Baek’s profound understanding of hanji and his exceptional ability to expand its artistic possibilities, offering fresh perspectives on the material’s potential.
SELECTED WORKS
ARTIST BIO
Education: Graduated from Hongik University, College of Fine Arts (Western Painting), and National Gangneung University, Graduate School of Arts.
Solo Exhibitions: 10 times.
Domestic Venues: Seoul Gallery, Art Center, Danseong Gallery, etc.
International Venues:
JM Gallery (New York, USA)
Gallery ES (Tokyo, Japan)
Art Space Tetora (Okayama, Japan)
Art Fairs:
KIAF (Coex, Seoul)
Tokyo Art Fair (Ueno Museum)
Busan Art Fair (Bexco, Busan)
Hotel Art Fair (Novotel, Seoul)
Group Exhibitions:
1980–1989: Independant (Tokyo, Seoul)
LA Modern Art Festival, Tokyo Exhibition, and approximately 140 others.
Major Group Exhibitions
1978–1987: Youth Artists Association Exhibition, Structural Exhibition
1995–2023: Seoul Method Artists Association Exhibition
1996–2002: Korea Hanji Artists Association Exhibition
1996–1997: Ji Korea-Japan Joint Exhibition (Fukui, Japan)
1998–2000: International Tannam Art Festival (Musei, Japan)
2000–2012: Asia's Ji Exhibition (Okayama, Japan)
Contemporary Art Ji Exhibition (Tokyo, Japan)
Dak Exhibition (Art Center, Seoul)
Potential of Asia (Tokyo, Japan)
Current Roles:
Member of the Korean Fine Arts Association, Korea Hanji Artists Association, and International Paper Artists Association.
Served as a juror and committee member for the Korea Art Exhibition.
Former adjunct professor in the Department of Western Painting, Graduate School, Hannam University.