Monthly Archives: September 2017

MOUTAN PEONY

Moutan peony is a flower that is frequently featured in Korean art pieces. There are 3 layers of leaves that grow to 2 meters. It is both splendid and humble, large and desirable, and shy and intellectual. A Summergreen shrub in the buttercup family, it is called “ran” due to its red flowers. It produces […]

HELVETICA

Like a goddess in Greek mythology or a general in a Nordic legend, hevetica is a serene and sophisticated font that can make sweet sentences such as “i love you!” sound modern. It is font based from an old swiss name called “hevetia” and a branch of a celtic tribe who were the ancestors of […]

SHIN SAIMDANG

Grass and Insects refers to a painting of plants and bugs and Shin Saimdang’s painting exhibits refinement and feminine expression. 1) Grass and Insects features hydrangea, yellow chrysanthemums, white chrysanthemum, angel’s trumpet, rose mose, and other unknown wild plants along with small insects. 2) Shin Saimdang lived from 1504 (King Yonsan 10) – 1551 (Myeongjong […]