Poster - Korean Peonies

Poster - Korean Peonies

With this framed poster - Korean Peonies by Misun Kim, you make a striking statement in any room. Printed on high-quality, thick, matte paper.

• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• 0.26 mm (10.3 mil) thick
• Black and white frame made of semi-hard alder wood
• Frame made of solid oak wood
• Front protective film made of Acrylit
• Includes hanging hardware
• 21 × 30 cm posters are size A4
• Raw product components in the USA from Japan and the USA
• Raw product components in the EU from Japan and Latvia

How to attach the hooks to horizontal frames of 61 × 91 cm:
Place each of the mounting hooks 2.5 cm away from the frame corners when hanging the poster horizontally.

What do we see in this poster?

This wall art "Peonies" printed on a poster by Korean artist Misun Kim shows an imaginative depiction of a vase with various flowers and leaves, all painted in the typical Asian style. At first, the bright red peonies catch our eye, almost magnetically drawing the viewer's gaze. Compared to the other colors, the red stands out the most, followed by the yellow and pink blossoms. It is a true sea of colors, surrounded by brown shrubs and green leaves. The other plants frame the flowers and especially highlight them due to their inconspicuous nature. Following the stems of the plants, we finally arrive at the "vase." It is not a classic ceramic but seems to be a natural stone, which appears in the most curious shapes and is strangely curved and deformed. The rock, with its flowing shapes and dark color, somewhat resembles volcanic rock, but perhaps it is also a creation of our artist's imagination.  

Peonies reprint on canvas at the exhibition

Where can this poster hang?

This wall image "Peonies" printed on a poster is a classic Asian image with an imaginative, almost fairy-tale design. The bright play of colors and the unusual stone will surely attract attention. We especially recommend it for environments that can benefit from the classic Asian look, such as a restaurant, but it also looks great at home.

Image resolution quality

Original image size: 53.5 x 40.5 cm

Source

• Original title: Morando (모란도)
• Artist: Misun Kim  (South Korea) 
• Date: 2017
• Format: painted on traditional Korean paper
• Size: 53.5 x 40.5 cm
• Genre: Korean folk painting (Minhwa, 민화) 

Peonies (Morando)

The South Korean Minhwa artist Misun Kim is especially known for themes like "Mo-ran-do (牡丹圖)". Mo-ran (peony), a beautiful flower that blooms in spring in Sokcho, is considered a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and beauty in Korean culture. Mo-ran is a favored motif of Misun Kim, and in her works, the flower is at the center, surrounded by various backgrounds and props that are artfully depicted.

Misun Kim's paintings are characterized by fine details and a unique naturalness. The coloring appears slightly faded or aged, giving her works a special aesthetic. This reflects Misun Kim's continuous efforts to authentically revive the aged colors of traditional Korean folk painting (Minhwa), rather than using modern color palettes popular in Korea today. Misun Kim interprets Korean folk painting in a new way and allows us to view it from a completely different perspective.

Her works are created without the use of tools, but solely through breath control and concentration, dispelling misunderstandings and prejudices that traditional painting is boring and monotonous. In the works created through this process, we encounter a world of painting that goes beyond the traditional aesthetic view and rather corresponds to the modern sense.

Misun Kim's works are proof that the calm and flat aesthetics of the past are by no means inferior to the dynamic and varied aesthetics of the present. She deserves recognition and support for her long efforts as she continues to pursue the traditional aesthetics that are often forgotten. Her works provide a bridge between the past and the present by presenting the timeless beauty of the Minhwa tradition in a modern and appealing form.