Happiness
by Sunhong Yoon (윤선홍)
"Delivering warm consolation through the aesthetics of patience, built layer by layer on Korean paper."
About the Artwork
Happiness by Sunhong Yoon
"A blooming miracle that brings a smile to your face." This charming artwork features a sturdy cactus bursting with soft pink flowers against a warm, patterned pink background. Sunhong Yoon uses her signature scratching technique on Hanji to render the prickly spines of the cactus and the fuzzy texture of the blossoms with incredible detail. The contrast between the dark green plant and the bright pink surroundings creates a modern, pop-art aesthetic. As the title Happiness suggests, it captures the simple yet profound joy of seeing life bloom.
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Artist: Sunhong Yoon (윤선홍)
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Title: Happiness (2020)
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Original Medium: Ink and colored pigment on Korean paper (Jangji)
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Original size: 31.5 x 17.7 inch (80 x 45 cm)
Why We Love This Collection
🌸 Symbol of Resilience
Cactuses symbolize endurance and protection, while their flowers represent "good news" or "miraculous love." This artwork serves as a powerful totem of resilience and happiness, making it a thoughtful gift for someone starting a new chapter or recovering from a hard time.
🎀 Lovely Pink Aesthetic
The warm pink background fills the space with a romantic and soft atmosphere. It is an ideal accent piece for a bedroom, dressing room, or a child’s room, adding a touch of sweetness and warmth to the decor.
📏 Slim Verticality
With its tall and narrow ratio (approx. 1.77:1), this piece is perfect for those tricky narrow wall spaces—like between windows, on a pillar, or in a narrow hallway. It draws the eye upward and makes efficient use of vertical space.
🏆 Proven Value
Sunhong Yoon is a distinguished artist whose works are collected by major institutions including the MMCA Art Bank, Government Art Bank, Jeonnam Museum of Art, and Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art. Her unique technique and warm artistic philosophy are highly recognized in the contemporary art scene.
Print Details
- Edition Type: Open edition
- Print Quality: Printed with archival pigment inks for vivid color and fade resistance.
- Paper Options:
- 189gsm Smooth Matte Paper (Standard): A clean, soft white paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish.
- 110gsm Korean Art Paper (Special): Lightly textured and warm-toned, inspired by traditional handmade Hanji.
Production: Printed in Korea by Ohwon Studio.
Size Options
All size options refer to the paper size. Each print includes a white border for easy framing.
- Small: 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
- Medium: 16 x 20 in (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Large: 20 x 28 in (50.8 x 71.1 cm)
Note: The original artwork features a tall, narrow vertical format (approx. 1.77:1 ratio). To preserve the artist's full composition, the image will be centered on the standard paper size with generous white margins on the left and right. This creates a clean, vertical gallery look.
Packaging & Shipping
Ships flat with backing board and protective sleeve or in tube
Unframed, Ready to frame
Global shipping available
💡 Printed on demand. Please allow 3–5 business days for processing.
Supporting Artists
Every purchase supports Korean artists directly through fair royalty agreements and collaborative production.
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