Won Sou-Yeol (b.1946), now lives and works in France, draws inspiration from the natural environment of his birthplace, Jeju Island. His works can be divided into three periods: explosive, meditative, and explorative through the open circle motif. The explosive period is characterized by intense, chaotic energy in his paintings. The meditative period reflects his search for forgiveness for his late mother. The open circle period, inspired by the whirling dance of Islamic Sufis, presents simpler compositions that open up a new visual world. Won’s works reveal elements of Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting.
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