PARK SEO-BO. Autobiography & Graphic Novel (English Edition)

Park Seo-Bo (1931-2023), a Korean painter and a master of Dansaekhwa, is a key figure in the history of Korean contemporary art. He was born in 1931, during a time when Korea was enduring the historical turmoil of imperial rule, and came of age amid the devastation of the Korean War. The prolonged hardships of this era dismantled the nation’s social and cultural foundations and from what felt like awasteland, Park rose -through fierce determination - to become an internationally acclaimed artist. This book presents two distinct perspectives on his life. One is an unfiltered autobiography drawn from Park’s own meticulous records going back to his birth and up to the late ’70s. The other offers an external view, illuminating the passionate story of the artist’s entire life through a graphic novel, designed to be accessible and engaging to a wide range of readers. Through this two-volume set, readers can gain both deep and enjoyable understanding of Park Seo-Bo’s life and his artistic philosophy.