Missed While Climbing Life
by Younghwan Park (박영환)
"A contemplative landscape where layers of memory and reality intersect within a monochromatic space."
About the Artwork
Missed While Climbing Life by Younghwan Park
"A quiet pause in the relentless ascent." In Missed While Climbing Life, Younghwan Park captures the bittersweet moment of looking back. The vertical composition symbolizes the upward journey of life—the ambitions and heights we strive for. Yet, the layered ink and the solitary sphere suggest the fragments of memory we left behind in our haste. Painted in 2024 on Hanji, this artwork is not just a landscape but a mirror reflecting the things we sacrificed to get here, inviting us to reclaim those lost moments.
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Artist: Younghwan Park (박영환)
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Title: Missed While Climbing Life (2024)
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Original Medium: Ink on Hanji
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Original size: 35.8 x 23.9 inch (90.9 x 60.6 cm)
Why We Love This Collection
🧗 Metaphor for Modern Life
This piece resonates deeply with anyone striving for success. It serves as a gentle reminder to slow down and cherish the present. It is a perfect, meaningful addition to a home office or a personal study, grounding you amidst the busy grind.
🏛️ Vertical Storytelling
The tall 1.5:1 ratio physically mimics the act of "climbing." This verticality draws the eye upward, making ceilings feel higher and adding a sense of dignity and aspiration to narrow spaces like corridors or stairwells.
🌫️ Emotional Depth
The way the black ink fades into the white paper creates a sense of distance and longing. It creates a calm, contemplative atmosphere that softens the hard edges of modern interior design.
🏆 Proven Value
Younghwan Park is a talented young artist whose works have been showcased at major art fairs like KIAF and Art Busan. His ability to fuse traditional techniques with modern sentiments makes his work a timeless addition to any collection.
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: 14 x 11 in (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
Note: The original artwork has a vertical format (approx. 1.5:1 ratio). To preserve the artist's full composition, the image will be centered on the standard paper size with white margins on the left and right.
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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