Park Dae Sung’s artistic identity is contained within his brushwork. The importance of calligraphic brushwork was impressed upon him following a study trip to Beijing in 1988 when he met the Chinese painter Li Keran (1907–89). Since then, he has worked to perfect his brushwork utilizing calligraphic practices. Park has said that “true modernity” can be found in the traditional roots of brush and ink.
Park’s monochrome ink paintings, defined by abstract forms, flattened space, and powerful calligraphic brushstrokes, is a manifestation of the perception that calligraphy and painting share the same origin. Both are channels for the artist’s inner self and creative power rather than a means to represent external reality.
Park's works are on display at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The exhibition – Echoes in the Small Mountain – is on view until July 13, 2026.
Join us for a talk with Park Dae Sung and learn about his journey as an artist and his artistic philosophy. This event is free and open to the public.