Quiet Growth

165 × 134 cm (65 × 52.8 in)
Ink and color on hanji

This work presents a quiet landscape where rocks, plants, and flowers coexist in layered stillness. Solid stone forms anchor the composition, while delicate stems and leaves weave gently across the surface, suggesting life that continues to grow in silence.

Rather than emphasizing dramatic contrast, the painting focuses on subtle transitions—between heaviness and lightness, stillness and movement. The restrained use of color softens the ink structure, allowing natural forms to emerge gradually through accumulated brushwork.

Painted on hanji, the absorbent surface allows ink and pigment to settle organically into the fibers. This interaction between material and image reflects the artist’s approach to sumukhwa, where observation, patience, and time quietly shape the final form.