Butterfly: Desire" - Original Mixed Media Painting by Seoha, Jang Myung-ok
Bring deep contemplation and timeless elegance into your space with "Butterfly: Desire" (나비_욕망), a captivating 2013 masterpiece by the acclaimed contemporary Korean artist, Seoha Jang Myung-ok.
Set against an immersive, deep blue background transitioning into a warm, ethereal coral glow, this exquisite painting explores the vastness of human aspiration through the symbolic form of a grand butterfly, enveloped by mesmerizing, rippling circular patterns.
This work uses the concept of a giant butterfly to explore the endless desires and dreams of humanity. The deep blue hues represent a personal utopia—a spiritual harbor within the universe—offering a serene space for profound contemplation and peace. It captures the exact intersection where nature and humanity, reality and ideals meet, bringing a resonant, living energy to any environment.
[ Artwork Details ]
Artist: Seoha, Jang Myung-ok (Renowned contemporary Korean painter)
Title: Butterfly: Desire / Nabi_Yongmang (나비_욕망)
Year of Creation: 2013
Medium: Mixed Media on Premium Traditional Korean Paper (Jangji)
Dimensions: 130 × 162 cm (approx. 51.2 × 63.8 inches) | Size 100
Framing: Unframed / Inquire for framing options
Provenance: Artist's Collection
[ About the Artwork & Technique ] The artwork is masterfully created on "Jangji"—a highly durable, multi-layered traditional Korean paper crafted from mulberry fibers. By intricately layering rich, fine pigments and mixed media, the artist achieves a stunning organic depth. The concentric ripples and shifting color gradients give the canvas a tactile, three-dimensional presence that pulls the viewer into a cosmic, meditative space.
[ Space Placement Suggestion ] At a commanding 130×162cm (Size 100), this grand painting is an ideal choice for prominent spaces that require a powerful focal point of depth and tranquility. It serves as a sophisticated, thought-provoking anchor for a main living area, a corporate executive office, a spacious lobby, or a private gallery wall.
