Flowers and Butterflies
(Hwajeopdo)
103.5 cm x 100 cm2013, Natural Mineral Pigments on Silk
Description
Hwajeopdo, is an auspicious painting motif cherished since the late Joseon period. Through the graceful interplay of blossoms and butterflies, it expresses wishes for prosperity, joy, and harmonious coexistence. In this composition, luxuriant peonies and wild roses bloom in radiant color, while butterflies drift gently above, infusing the sence with vitality and a sence of blessing. The peony symbolizes wealth and abundance, while the butterfly represents joy, love, and new beginnings. Together, they embody an ideal of peaceful coexistence and mutual flourishing. The rock on the right stands for steadfastness and stability, while the open space on the left suggests sky, wind, and the boundless realm of possibility. The work captures the Korean aesthetic of harmony; a vision of nature and humanity, communnity and the wider world, coexisting in balance and mutual respect.
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