Ha Chonghyun
The Tactile Poetics of Ha Chong-Hyun Born in the historic landscape of Sunchang, South Korea, in 1935, Ha Chong-Hyun emerged as a transformative force whose very touch redefined the boundaries of the canvas. His early life, shaped by the profound shifts of post-war Korea and a childhood spent partially in Japan, instilled in him a deep sensitivity to the changing textures of a nation in reconstruction. After graduating from Hongik Uni…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Ha Chonghyun's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Ha Chonghyun's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.