Dansaekhwa, Korea's austere monochrome painting, has traveled far from home. A movement that came together in the 1970s, it was for decades a strictly local affair; today it is a regular presence in Western museums and auction rooms, sought after by collectors worldwide. At the center of that rise is Park Seo-bo (1931-2023). For over half a century, the painter pursued his now-signature "Ecriture" series, in which he carved pencil lines into wet paint until the act of repetition itself — meditat
The Parkseobo Museum is dedicated to the legacy of artist Park Seo-bo and showcases Dansaekhwa artworks.
Park Seo-bo was a prominent Korean artist known for his pioneering work in the Dansaekhwa movement.
Dansaekhwa is a Korean art movement characterized by austere monochrome painting, which gained international recognition.
The 'Ecriture' series is Park Seo-bo's signature work, involving the carving of pencil lines into wet paint.