Happening-Trace Painting

Choi Haeng-sook is referred to as a painter of ‘’一揮揮之'. ’一揮揮之' refers to expressing strong vitality with a single brushstroke. She captures intense vitality with just a single brushstroke. Choi Haeng-sook's major works are largely divided into the 'Vitality' series and the 'Arirang' series. ‘Vitality’ is a black work in a monochrome style. And 'Arirang' is Korean traditional music that is registered as a UNESCO cultural heritage. Both series are painted with a single brush stroke. “Painting with just one brush at a time” is a method of drawing on the canvas with just one stroke using a wide brush. 'Arirang's vitality' refers to the curves and dance moves of the top hat that can be seen in Pungmulnori, a traditional Korean dance, the rhythmic melody of the hem of a traditional Korean skirt, and the 'vitality' contained in the rhythm of 'Arirang' music. do. The 'Vitality' series is the result of a unique method created by overlapping such images. As a result, the strong will to live extends beyond the canvas.