Masterworks of Korean Hangeul on Display at the Godwin-Ternbach Museum Until Saturday
Hangeul, the Korean writing system (or alphabet), was invented in the 15th century. It is somewhat unique because the script was created from scratch, rather than evolving from pictographs or other written languages. Masterworks of traditional and modern hangeul by Yoo Sung Lee, a distinguished calligrapher who goes by the pen name “Aram,” will adorn…
Hangeul, the Korean writing system (or alphabet), was invented in the 15th century. It is somewhat unique because the script was created from scratch, rather than evolving from pictographs or other written languages. Masterworks of traditional and modern hangeul by Yoo Sung Lee, a distinguished calligrapher who goes by the pen name “Aram,” will adorn walls at the Godwin-Ternbach Museum from today until November 23rd. Aram’s traditional pieces include the woodblock printing style, the transcript style, the palace style and the commoner style. His contemporary pieces exhibit a re-interpretation and transformation of written script into a fine art form. (A larger show, The Art of Ink in America 2013/2014, will run in the same museum from November 21th to December 30th.)
Details: Masterwords of Traditional and Contemporary Korean Calligraphy, Godwin-Ternbach Museum, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, today through November 28th, free. Museum hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm; and Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm.
Bonus detail: An opening reception will take place at the museum on November 21st, 6 pm to 8 pm. The public is invited.
Photos by Art of Ink in America
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