M O U N T A I N S I D E , 2 0 2 2 - 5

The painting is composed of individual, hand-cut pieces of Hanji paper—a traditional handmade paper made from the inner bark of a mulberry tree native to Korea, which thrives on its rocky mountainside. This meticulously layered and painted work is an homage to Hur's Korean heritage—its land and materials. It is also an exploration on the themes of nature and pattern evoking the co-existence of strength and softness, and free-flowing movement.

“S E O N”, 2 0 2 2 - 24

The word “Seon” derives from Korean Zen Buddhism (Seonbulgyo) rooted in the belief that true freedom lies within one’s own mind. “The horizon in the series offers the space of quietude where one can observe and let go of the ever-shifting moments within. And that peace and strength can arise through connecting with the soft and vulnerable parts of us.” says Hur. The softness is conveyed through the delicate tactility of Hanji (Korean mulberry paper) — it will be perceived differently depending on the environment and light where the work dwells and one’s ever evolving self. Hur’s work is a place of rest and awakening of both the familiar and unfamiliar parts of ourselves — leading us to seek the values and truths that matter to each of us.

THE SUN ABOVE THE HORIZON, 2 0 2 2 - 2 5

I N F I N I T E F I E L D S, 2 0 2 2 - 5

Just like tilling the soil, Hur hand-sculpts a clay-like mixture (made of Hanji and acrylic) to create this highly textured and abstract surface.  The forms create ridges, peaks and mountains, capture the essence of ever-changing nature and our inner landscape that is both invisible and infinite.

P A S S A G E , 2 0 2 2

Passage series explores the point of inflection-reflection both metaphorically and physically. The paper is in tension by a wooden support to create a crevice suggesting the yet to be discovered and imagined surface. Like a sun dial, the shadow casted on the paper changes throughout the day marking time and space — shifting moment to moment. It represents the invisible passage that can be written and re-written infinitely.

M O T H E R - D A U G T H E R , 2 0 2 2

T E M P L E , 2 0 2 3

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