JUNGHI HAN

I seek to present a spiritual connection between the cultures of the east and west in my work. To accomplish this I have opted to use mixed media and calligraphy movement as they allow me to explore abstractionism in a way that combines eastern philosophy with styles of the west. The ways of nature along with my international lifestyle influence my vision and artistic expression. The northern lights, which I experienced while I spent over 20 years in Sweden, move me. Their intense quality, coupled by their interaction with cold nights, intrigues me. In my paintings, light is a metaphor for spirituality and transcendentalism... I was born and raised in Korea as the daughter of a dedicated artist. I decided to follow in my father's footsteps and have pursued a career in the arts. My passion brought me from Seoul to Paris, and later to Stockholm: the city in which I gave birth to my two children. After 21 years in Sweden my family and I moved to the United States, eager to explore yet..

Primary location: Glen Cove United States