By Sumita Kim. Contributions by Choi Kwang-jin, Eleanor Heartney, Kim Hong-hee, Barbara A. MacAdam.
Known as the "magician of colors," painter Chun Kyung-Ja remains one of South Korea’s most beloved artists
Trained in traditional South Korean painting, Chun Kyung-Ja (1924–2015) developed an innovative style for her portraits of female figures bedecked with flowers. In celebration of her centenary, this definitive monograph presents her artwork alongside her writings to provide personal insight into the life and times of this idiosyncratic artist.
FORMAT: Hbk, 10 x 12 in. / 276 pgs / 200 color. LIST PRICE: U.S. $65.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $90 ISBN: 9788857253305 PUBLISHER: SKIRA AVAILABLE: 10/6/2026 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA ONLY
Published by SKIRA. By Sumita Kim. Contributions by Choi Kwang-jin, Eleanor Heartney, Kim Hong-hee, Barbara A. MacAdam.
Known as the "magician of colors," painter Chun Kyung-Ja remains one of South Korea’s most beloved artists
Trained in traditional South Korean painting, Chun Kyung-Ja (1924–2015) developed an innovative style for her portraits of female figures bedecked with flowers. In celebration of her centenary, this definitive monograph presents her artwork alongside her writings to provide personal insight into the life and times of this idiosyncratic artist.
