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Bamboos in Wind
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Active during the Japanese colonial period in Korea (1910–45), the artist Jin-woo Kim earned his artistic reputation for his expressive renditions of bamboo swaying in a strong wind. His piercing bamboo shoots are often compared to an iron spear, and their sharp leaves to a knife. It is believed that he deliberately emphasized sharpness in his brushstrokes to express his strong resistance against Japanese colonial oppression.
| Artist / Maker | Kim Jin-woo |
|---|---|
| Date | 1934 |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Japanese colonial period (1910−1945) |
| Medium | Ten-panel folding screen; ink on paper |
| Dimensions | Each panel: 128.9 x 33 cm (50 3/4 x 13 in.); Each panel framed: 194.3 x 47.6 cm (76 1/2 x 18 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Kim Jin-woo (Korean, 1883–1950) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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