In Awe of God

Painter Chang translates Bible scriptures into art form

Painter Chang Woo-soon's paintings are full of Christian messages as she interprets Bible scriptures into her paintings. She interprets Bible quotations in such a way they appeal to modern senses as they look so familiar. She, however, sublimates her absolute faith into her art. She also allows us to see a story of heaven that is full of love and joy, which are her sincere wishes.
It seems her art involves 'religious'rhythms and multiple aspects of self-reflection's As suggested from her note, she substitutes her work for images of heaven and love message of the absolute being that she cherished in her heart for a long time.
Her recent work has changed greatly. Most of all, background material changed whereas the main motive is the same. She uses Jangi (thick, durable Korean rice paper) that four layers of Korean papers are papered over. This might be why her work gives neutral impression in which Western and Eastern background materials are mixed.
The same thing happens in her use of colors. She repeats a process where she pours or paints Bunchae (mixed glace) in the background, esquisses desired images, puts Bansu (glue and alum mixture in water), and drips colors as she wishes. In the last step of the process when canvas is dry, images are cut or tear-off to emboss subject, then the work is complete.
Chang held four solo exhibitions including one at Art Seoul at Seoul Arts Center this year and Insa Gallery in Seoul in 2003. Her artwork were displayed in over 30 group exhibitions both at home and abroad including the Korea-Germany Art Exchange Exhibition at Frankfurt Gallery in Frankfurt, Germany, the Korean Art Exhibition at Sejong Performing Art Center in Seoul, and the Invitation Art Exhibition at Lotte Gallery in Seoul.
She is a graduate of Baeksok Arts College in 1983 and studied design at Hongik University in 1985. nw

The Lord's Supper; 162.7 x 130.2 cm; Korean paper and dye powder; 2006

Painter Chang Woo-soon

Zaccchaeus! There will be salvation in your house today…;
72.8 x 61.2 cm; Dye Powder on Korean Paper; 2006