Ryu Hoimin

Ryu HoiMin(류회민) -

The reality is that the deep, dark ink is being overshadowed by the overwhelming momentum of brilliant colors, losing its vitality. Eyes accustomed to pink tones can no longer accept the seemingly dim and lifeless black of the ink. The desire for color is boundless; countless vibrant hues—either blends of primary colors or even more finely subdivided shades—constantly pour out from pigment factories. To those intoxicated by color, the black ink that represents the achromatic may be intolerable.
​Nevertheless, my ink grows thicker and thicker. No matter how much water-based ink is layered on a flat surface, it never seems to possess a physical texture. Yet, in anticipation of a transformation, I endlessly repeat the process of accumulating ink (Jeokmuk). In doing so, I eventually move beyond scorched ink (Chomuk) and reach a realm of oily brilliance.
​Since I work primarily with ink, I must focus on the movement and flow of the ink tones to maximize the effect of illusion using only black. To overcome the limitations of representing objects in a single tone, I am compelled to devote my efforts to the diverse variations and profound depth of the ink's shade.

M.F.A,Department of Oriental Painting,Hongik University

B.F.A,Department of Korean Painting,Busan National University

-Solo Exhibitions-

2018: Ryu Hoi Min Invitational Exhibition, Gallery Paran (Apr 14 – May 10)

2017: Ryu Hoi Min Exhibition, Art Hub Online Gallery (Mar 28 – Apr 24)

2017: Ryu Hoi Min Invitational Exhibition, Gallery Paran (Jan 14 – Feb 15)

2014: Ryu Hoi Min Ink Painting Exhibition, Migwang Gallery (Aug 1 – 30)

2010: Ryu Hoi Min’s Busan Landscape, part of the Busan Biennale 2010 Gallery Festival, Migwang Gallery

2009: Ink Painting Exhibition – “Beyond Flickering Scenery”, curated by Suga Gallery

2008: Invitational Exhibition – “Empty Mind Embracing Mountains”, Won Gallery

2005: Solo Exhibition, Bada Gallery

2005: Solo Exhibition, Busan Museum of Art Citizen Gallery

2002: Solo Exhibition, Hyundai Art Gallery (Busan branch)

2001: Solo Exhibition, Geumjeong Cultural Center

1999: Solo Exhibition, Gallery Sewon

1992: Solo Exhibitions, Samjung Museum of Art and Dada Gallery



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-Group Exhibitions-

2023: Jeonnam International Ink Biennale, Mokpo Culture & Arts Center (Sep 1 – Oct 31)

2018: Special Exhibition: Power of Busan, Eulsukdo Cultural Center (Sep 28 – Oct 17)

2018: Extremely Private, Busan Museum of Art (Sep 7, 2018 – Feb 17, 2019)

2018: Jeonnam International Ink Biennale, Oksan Museum of Art (Sep 1 – Oct 3...