Artist: Manner of Seund Jarhee
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 21 x 17 in
Condition Report: Overall good condition. Signed lower right.

This abstract composition, inspired by the style of Seund Jarhee, is divided into three distinct areas, each dominated by a different color, creating a sense of balance and harmony. The dynamic interplay of stark color juxtapositions and spontaneous arrangements of small, strong elements lends the surface a vibrant energy and movement. The artwork captures the essence of Jarhee's ability to blend spontaneity with structured composition, reflecting her unique approach to modern abstract art.

About the Artist:
Seundja Rhee (b. 1918, Jinju, Korea) was a pioneering Korean artist who left for Paris in 1951 to study formative arts. Rhee became an influential figure in Western painting and woodblock printing, remaining active in the art world into her nineties. Her work, which often integrated Korean themes, drew the attention of the Parisian art scene and later gained international recognition. Over a career spanning more than half a century, she created around 4,000 works, held 85 solo exhibitions, and participated in over 300 group exhibitions. Her collaborations with figures such as Michel Butor exemplified her diverse artistic reach, which included painting, pottery, tapestry, mosaic, and poetry, cementing her as a representative figure in modern Korean art.