Exhibition Information

Golden Mean of Jeju Living
2020 (출처= 가나아트센터 나인원) Mixed media on Korean paper 130 x 162 cm / 51.2 x 64 in.

Golden Mean of Jeju Living
2020 (출처= 가나아트센터 나인원) Mixed media on Korean paper 112.1×145.5cm 44.13×57.3in.

Golden Mean of Jeju Living
2020 (출처= 가나아트센터 나인원) Mixed media on Korean paper 53 x 45.7 cm / 21 x 18 in.

Golden Mean of Jeju Living
2020 (출처= 가나아트센터 나인원) Mixed media on Korean paper 41 x 32.2 cm / 16.1 x 12.6 in.

			Gana Art is pleased to present, Lee Walchong(b.1945)’s solo exhibition, A Way of Life, opening March 4th. Lee Walchong is one of the representative artists of Korea who has the Gukjeon National Minister of Culture and Art Award(1974), the Korean Art Artist Award (1991), and the  Woljeon Prize of Art (2001). The artist consistently works on the series of Golden Mean of Jeju Living and has been working in Seogwipo, Jeju Island for the last 30 years. The term ‘Golden Mean’, which is continuously appearing in the title of Lee Walchong’s works, means the middle way(majjihimā paṭipadā) in Buddhist thought which is a life that sees nature and men as one and abandons obsession with anything and does not lean to one side. Through this term, he speaks for the world he ultimately wants to reach and tried to put it into his work.

The solo exhibition which is being held in Korea in five years is consisted of 20 new artworks and can be appreciated at the same time in Gana Art Nineone and Gana Art Sounds. One of the features of the exhibition is there is a common poetic phrase, “It can happen. A Way of Life.” This exhibition title has been in the works since recently, meaning that Lee should not make himself difficult for those who are suffering from frustration and depression due to the prolonged social distance but to take the reason of life and find a way to overcome this situation wisely. The works by Lee Wal Chong which contains the unique atmosphere of Jeju Island and optimistic humor will provide comfort to many people who are having difficulties traveling and enjoying outdoor activities these days.