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Join us for the opening reception of The Silence of a Tiger by Im Taek Jun, an exhibition that reimagines one of the most recognizable images in popular Korean folk paintings: the tiger. Korean folk paintings, known collectively as minhwa (민화), have remained a prominent symbol of Korean culture since the height of their popularity in the late Joseon Dynasty during the 17th to 19th centuries. Featured artist Im Jun Taek will participate in a discussion of the significance of minhwa, and the tiger motif in particular, followed by a light Korean reception. 

The tiger is an iconic image in Korea’s traditional folk art. In minhwa, the stylized tiger remains silent but expressive, and often comical in its depiction. This playfulness alludes to the simple joys of the traditional Korean lifestyle, as minhwa was mainly an art form for the common people. In recent decades, popular and scholarly interest in Korean folk paintings has surged. Minhwa today influences contemporary art and has become a key cultural image of Korea.

Im Taek Jun (임택준), born in 1958, has been an active participant in contemporary arts in Korea since the late 1980s. His works include paintings, immersive installations, and performance art featuring himself. His art has been exhibited across Korea, as well in Japan and France.

This exhibition, organized by the Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation, will remain on display through January 6, 2012.
 

Light Korean Reception Provided

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