Boree Hur

Works

Overview

Capturing the relationship between flowers and our perception of them, aiming to showcase their healing potential for humans. Her explosive canvases emphasize the vulnerability shared by both humans and flowers and align with the Korean philosophy of holistic living.

Boree Hur is a Korean painter who focuses on capturing the relationship between objects, particularly flowers, and our perception of them. Her time spent on Jeju island has led to a connection with the vibrant plant-life, which she believes has a healing potential for humans. Hur's explosive canvases aim to showcase the vulnerability shared by both humans and flowers. Her works align with the Korean trend and philosophy of holistic living called 'Pulmeong,' which emphasizes coexistence with plants in both outdoor and domestic spaces.

Hur received her BFA and MFA from Seoul National University and has participated in a residency with Ujing Art Center. She has received numerous awards for her work and has been recognized as a young artist by the Government Bank Art Collection. Her works are collected internationally in countries such as Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and the US.

Biography

Boree Hur is a Korean painter who captures the relationship between objects, particularly flowers, and our perception of them. Her explosive canvases aim to showcase the healing potential of vibrant plant-life and the vulnerability shared by humans and flowers. Hur's work has been recognized internationally and is collected in countries such as Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and the US.

Boree Hur is a Korean painter who seeks to capture objects (flowers, principally) in the world by the relationship with us and how we perceive them. Her time living and working on Jeju island has connected her to vibrant, rebellious plant-life which she connects to human experience on a deep level. The relatable and healing potential of flowers is Hur's target, and her canvases are explosive.

The healing focus in her works can be partly applied to 'Pulmeong' (풀멍), the Korean trend and philosophy of holistic living by coexistence with plants in outdoor and domestic spaces alike. The explosiveness of her florals appeals to the vulnerability shared by flowers and humans alike.

Hur completed her BFA and MFA in the Department of Painting at Seoul National University before participating in a residency with Ujing Art Center. Since, she has won numerous awards as a young artists recognized by the Government Bank Art Collection. Her work is collected internationally including Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and the US.

photo by JoongAng Ilbo

Exhibitions