Drawing a Bamboo – A Introduction to Korean Painting
- Date
- 18 June 2025
- Time
- 16:00 -18:00
- Location
- BG 3
- Room
- VOX-POP space
This class offers more than just a technical introduction: students will be invited to slow down, observe nature, and experience the meditative rhythm of brush and ink. Working with traditional tools such as rice paper, ink, and Oriental brushes, participants will learn how to capture the essence of bamboo—a symbol of integrity and resilience. No prior experience is needed. Whether you are a complete beginner or curious about a new experience, this immersive session will offer a unique encounter with Korean visual culture.
Kelly Jang is a Korean artist based in Amsterdam whose work bridges traditional Oriental painting techniques with contemporary reflections on identity, heritage, and the dimensions of time and space. She earned her Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Hongik University in Seoul, with a dissertation titled “A Study on the Expression of the Peach Blossom Spring as the Paradise of Life.” This research explores the symbolism of traditional paradise imagery in East Asian art and its reinterpretation in today’s context. Kelly has held 19 solo exhibitions across South Korea, China, the Netherlands, and Germany. In addition to her artistic practice, she is committed to education. She teaches Korean painting in the Netherlands and founded Studio K-art in Amsterdam, where she offers workshops that integrate meditation and storytelling to deepen understanding of Korean culture.
