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POINSETTIA

Even without Christmas being spelled out in winter, my heart fills with anticipation when i see the red leaves of poinsettas. Despite not being a flower, it is rare a plant can evoke such excitement. Its redness and desirability might trump the camellia flower. A dicotyledonous plant of the geranium family, flowers bloom from July […]

Beatrix Potter

When watching “Bonobono” or “Pororo,” adults, not children, often find themselves chuckling and nodding in agreement. In this world we learn about live by laughing, crying, getting angry, and reconciling together. The small world of these animal friends are also an organization. Stories with this structure are always beloved by many, and the original is […]

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 […]