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Ha Chong-Hyun Light Into Color

One of Korea’s most celebrated artists and a leading figure of Dansaekhwa, Ha is best known for his “Conjunction” series, with which he honed his signature technique of pushing paint from the back of burlap fabric through to the front of the canvas. His lifelong exploration of painting’s tools and materiality has made him a pivotal figure in positioning Korean modernism within the global avant-garde.

Now over fifty years in the making, Ha’s “Conjunction” series continues to evolve as he experiments with gestural mark-making and incorporates vivid colors such as red, blue, and vermillion into his palette. Provence’s famed landscape has inspired artists to explore color and light throughout the history of art. This summer, we invite viewers to examine Ha’s meditative work—including both new and recent works—within this tradition at Château La Coste.

"My practice of ‘conjunction’ is not simply about assembling materials but about tracing the echoes of time, allowing surfaces to breathe with history. At Château La Coste, I hope my works will not only exist within the space but become part of its rhythm, engaging with its air, light, and memory." — Ha Chong-Hyun
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