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Yangju_Chang Ucchin Museum of Art Yangju City
I am simple
“When I was eight years old, there was a picture book and I drew by myself what was painted on it. As I looked carefully, the magpie in the book was drawn incorrectly, so I drew it all black even its eyes.”
Chang Ucchin, a painter who represents the Korean modern art, went to spend the remainder of his life, excluding a short period during which he was a part of the society, in a quiet countryside, living with the nature and passionately focusing on creative activities. He has presented a simple but deep and independent modeling vision that both adults and children love.
Chang Ucchin Museum of Art Yangju City located in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do was opened in April 2014 to commemorate his achievements and spirits and help the growth of the Korean modern art. The construction of the facility was inspired by Mr. Chang Ucchin’s famous tiger painting named
The silhouette of a triangle on a rectangle as well as large windows have a similar form as the house we used to draw when we were young. By practicing the conviction of Artist Chang, the building and exhibition are all simple. Constituted of simple colors, the exhibition only displays a short writing that introduces the theme of each section and titles of the artworks. It is recommended that you carry an exhibition guide into the exhibition in order to increase the level of understanding of the artworks.
Walking out of the art museum, you are greeted by a gentle stream flowing in front. Along this tranquil water, you may take a simple but relaxing stroll.
Written and photos by Ko Yeon-joo
Website http://changucchin.yangju.go.kr
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Chang Ucchin Museum of Art Yangju City
Address / 193, Gwonyul-ro Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do
Contact / 031-8082-4245
Hours of operation / 10:00-18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Closed on / Mondays, New Year’s Day, Korean New Year’s Day, Chuseok Day
Parking/ 2,000 KRW per day
Admission/ Adults: 5,000 KRW, Children (up to elementary school): 1,000 KRW
Website/ http://changucchin.yangju.go.kr