Shin sang-ah
Folk painting artist & the owner of studio Hwayeon who captures the peacefulness and happiness of nature
Introduction
I'm Shin Sang-ah, the owner of Studio Hwayeon, and a folk painting artist.
i was naturally fascinated by folk tales from a young age, watching my mother, a traditional folk tale master. she is now a certified master in the field of folk tales and a board member of the Korean Folk Tale Promotion Association.
My work owns a little bit of happiness. I depict greenery glistening in the midsummer sunshine and a gentle breeze swaying flowers and trees, conveying the peacefulness of the moment.
I hope you'll join me in imagining the excitement of a spring day, the warmth of a summer day, and the sound of the wind in your ears..
Highlight
The owner of Studio Hwayeon
Director, Korea Folk Painting Association
Completed the Folktale Division of the Academy of Folklore of the Korean Federation of Arts and Cultural Organizations
Korea Job Corps Folk Painting Instructor Level 1
Completed the Korean Folk Painting Association's Jinchae Research Course
Completed the Korean Folk Painting Association Leadership Course
What to expect while doing this
As a folktale artist, I'm always thinking about how to convey a relaxing and peaceful feeling to people through my artwork.
The colors, the choice of materials, and the details of each painting all play an important role in achieving this goal.
I've been running the studio for five years now, and seeing how happy my students are when we spend one short time together each week is a huge reward for me. I want to capture that happy feeling in my work.
I hope that my paintings give the viewer a moment of relaxation and peace, and that they spontaneously imagine themselves happy.
Through folktales, we want to communicate our feelings and stories honestly.
Interview
Q. What are some of your most memorable places and experiences in nature in Korea?
A few years ago, I had a special exhibition at the Hanokcheong in Bukchon, and the pear tree in the courtyard is what I remember most.
That summer, the blossoms on the trees gave me a much-needed respite from the countless exhibits and classes. The sound of rain falling on the tiles in the tranquil atmosphere of the hanok was soothing, and it was a moment of healing provided by nature itself.
The experience is so precious that I actually want to keep it to myself, but I want everyone to be able to enjoy that beautiful moment.
Q. What does nature mean to you?
I love the color blue on a summer day, and there's something magical about just looking at it that refreshes my cluttered brain. Watching a tiny leaf grow into a deep green makes me feel like, "I'm going to push myself to grow, too.
So a lot of my paintings are nature-themed, with blue-green mountains, flowers, butterflies, etc.
Q. What do you want people to take away from the experience and healing you provide?
I want to share with you a relaxing time where you can focus on the painting and let go of your worries, and when you go home and look at your finished painting, I want you to remember the temperature, the weather, the scents, and the emotions you felt while mixing the pigments.
We want you to be able to look at the pictures and have fun imagining them, even after all these years. Of course, we also hope that you will fulfill the auspiciousness and longevity wishes of the subjects.
Shin sang-ah
Folk painting artist & the owner of studio Hwayeon who captures the peacefulness and happiness of nature
Introduction
I'm Shin Sang-ah, the owner of Studio Hwayeon, and a folk painting artist.
i was naturally fascinated by folk tales from a young age, watching my mother, a traditional folk tale master. she is now a certified master in the field of folk tales and a board member of the Korean Folk Tale Promotion Association.
My work owns a little bit of happiness. I depict greenery glistening in the midsummer sunshine and a gentle breeze swaying flowers and trees, conveying the peacefulness of the moment.
I hope you'll join me in imagining the excitement of a spring day, the warmth of a summer day, and the sound of the wind in your ears..
Highlight
The owner of Studio Hwayeon
Director, Korea Folk Painting Association
Completed the Folktale Division of the Academy of Folklore of the Korean Federation of Arts and Cultural Organizations
Korea Job Corps Folk Painting Instructor Level 1
Completed the Korean Folk Painting Association's Jinchae Research Course
Completed the Korean Folk Painting Association Leadership Course
What to expect while doing this
As a folktale artist, I'm always thinking about how to convey a relaxing and peaceful feeling to people through my artwork.
The colors, the choice of materials, and the details of each painting all play an important role in achieving this goal.
I've been running the studio for five years now, and seeing how happy my students are when we spend one short time together each week is a huge reward for me. I want to capture that happy feeling in my work.
I hope that my paintings give the viewer a moment of relaxation and peace, and that they spontaneously imagine themselves happy.
Through folktales, we want to communicate our feelings and stories honestly.
Interview
Q. What are some of your most memorable places and experiences in nature in Korea?
A few years ago, I had a special exhibition at the Hanokcheong in Bukchon, and the pear tree in the courtyard is what I remember most.
That summer, the blossoms on the trees gave me a much-needed respite from the countless exhibits and classes. The sound of rain falling on the tiles in the tranquil atmosphere of the hanok was soothing, and it was a moment of healing provided by nature itself.
The experience is so precious that I actually want to keep it to myself, but I want everyone to be able to enjoy that beautiful moment.
Q. What does nature mean to you?
I love the color blue on a summer day, and there's something magical about just looking at it that refreshes my cluttered brain. Watching a tiny leaf grow into a deep green makes me feel like, "I'm going to push myself to grow, too.
So a lot of my paintings are nature-themed, with blue-green mountains, flowers, butterflies, etc.
Q. What do you want people to take away from the experience and healing you provide?
I want to share with you a relaxing time where you can focus on the painting and let go of your worries, and when you go home and look at your finished painting, I want you to remember the temperature, the weather, the scents, and the emotions you felt while mixing the pigments.
We want you to be able to look at the pictures and have fun imagining them, even after all these years. Of course, we also hope that you will fulfill the auspiciousness and longevity wishes of the subjects.