A world of glorious color bursts on to the canvases by artist YoAhn Han at Galerie NEC in the Marais.
The solo show, Transfigured, expresses Han’s struggle with a lifelong, rare body condition, and puts it into his painting. Flowers and human figures are ingrained in an abstract way in the work, and for example, the chrysanthemum, has a double meaning in Korean culture: the promise of life when it blooms and used in funerals, where it represents sorrow.
The colorful canvases are topped with a layer of resin, which gives them an extra brilliance.
YoAhn Han is originally from Korea, and now lives in Boston. He also teaches and lectures about art at RISDE and Museum of Fine Art, Boston.
Until April 13, 2024
Galerie Nec 20 rue des Coutures Saint Gervais 75003 https://galerienec.com/exibitions/yoahn-han-2024/
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