Exploring Lee Jung-seob’s Letter Art This week, the students continued their exploration of Lee Jung-seob’s powerful and emotional art by bringing their ox sketches to life with paint. Each child developed their own unique style, using expressive brushwork and colour to reflect their personal interpretation of the ox—a symbol of strength, love, and resilience. Following that, we delved into another deeply meaningful part of Lee Jung-seob’s work—his letter art (편지화). We looked closely at the heartfelt letters he wrote to his wife, Masako, many of which included touching drawings. The children made thoughtful guesses about what the letters might have said and … Y1-2 Art Class Update T3-W4
Exploring Lee Jung-seob’s Letter Art This week, the students continued their exploration of Lee Jung-seob’s powerful and emotional art by bringing their ox sketches to life with paint. Each child developed their own unique style, using expressive brushwork and colour to reflect their personal interpretation of the ox—a symbol of strength, love, and resilience. Following that, we delved into another deeply meaningful part of Lee Jung-seob’s work—his letter art (편지화). We looked closely at the heartfelt letters he wrote to his wife, Masako, many of which included touching drawings. The children made thoughtful guesses about what the letters might have said and … Y3-4 Art Class Update T3-W4
This week in art class, the Year 5–6 students completed their beautiful hanji moon jar collages. They carefully arranged and layered pieces of traditional Korean paper to express the gentle curves and peaceful atmosphere of the moon jars, inspired by Kim Whanki’s famous series. Each student’s work turned out unique and full of quiet elegance. After completing the moon jars, we began learning about another important Korean artist, Park Su-geun. The students explored his life and art, discovering how he beautifully captured the emotions and everyday lives of ordinary people in Korea. We discussed how his paintings reflect warmth, simplicity, … Y5-6 Art Class Update T3-W4
This week, the Year 7–9 students continued developing their 3D Guitar Art projects, focusing on adding detail and refining the final elements. It was great to see their dedication as they worked to bring their creative visions to life. Students who completed their guitars moved on to a new project inspired by traditional Korean art. They began creating beautiful Korean bamboo tree artworks using hanji (traditional Korean paper). This activity encouraged them to explore texture, layering, and natural forms, offering a relaxing and meaningful transition from the structured design of the guitar project. Both projects showcased the students’ creativity and … Y7-9 Art Class Update T3-W4
This week, Yeseo learned about the renowned Korean artist Lee Jung-seob.We explored his life story, especially his deep love for his family and how he expressed his emotions through art. Yeseo was especially moved by his drawings of children and ox, and how he used both pictures and heartfelt letters to show his longing and affection for his loved ones. We also discovered that during difficult times, when he couldn’t afford proper materials, Lee Jung-seob created art using silver foil from cigarette packs and chocolate wrappers. Inspired by his creativity and resilience, Yeseo began making her own artwork on tin … FS2 Art Class Update T3-W3
This week, we continued our exploration of the life and artwork of the famous Korean artist Lee Jung-seob. Building on last week’s lesson, the students completed their beautiful tin foil drawings, inspired by Lee Jung-seob’s unique way of creating art during difficult times. It was wonderful to see how carefully and creatively each student worked to finish their piece. We also took a closer look at one of Lee Jung-seob’s most iconic subjects—his drawings of ox. Together, we discussed why the ox was so important in his work and what it might have symbolized. The students shared thoughtful ideas about … Y1-2 Art Class Update T3-W3
This week, we continued our exploration of the life and artwork of the famous Korean artist Lee Jung-seob. Building on last week’s lesson, the students completed their beautiful tin foil drawings, inspired by Lee Jung-seob’s unique way of creating art during difficult times. It was wonderful to see how carefully and creatively each student worked to finish their piece. We also took a closer look at one of Lee Jung-seob’s most iconic subjects—his drawings of ox. Together, we discussed why the ox was so important in his work and what it might have symbolized. The students shared thoughtful ideas about … Y3-4 Art Class Update T3-W3
This week in art class, the Year 5–6 students continued their exploration of Kim Whanki’s beautiful artwork. Building on last week’s lesson, the children added colour and detail to their own interpretations of Kim Whanki’s paintings, inspired by the masterpiece they had chosen. They carefully painted the remaining parts, thoughtfully using soft colours, dots, and lines just like the artist did. In addition to finishing their paintings, we began a new activity inspired by Kim Whanki’s famous Moon Jar series. Using a Korean traditional paper, the students cut and arranged pieces to create their own white moon jars. This collage … Y5-6 Art Class Update T3-W3
This week, the Year 7–9 students continued their amazing progress on the 3D Guitar Art project by creating the neck and tuners of their guitars. Building on their previous work, the students carefully designed and assembled these parts, attaching them to the guitar bodies they had shaped last week. It was great to see how thoughtfully they considered the proportions and details, bringing their guitars one step closer to completion. Each student’s work reflected their creativity and effort, with unique touches that made every guitar stand out. The classroom was full of energy and focus as the students transformed their … Y7-9 Art Class Update T3-W3
Last week, Yeseo began a project with the theme “Rainy Day,” where she designed her own umbrella filled with animals she loves. Her creativity truly stood out, as she confidently expressed her ideas without using any reference images. This week, Yeseo completed her umbrella painting using permanent markers and acrylic paints. The result was both vibrant and full of personality! She also created a pair of Gomusin (traditional Korean shoes) as part of our upcoming Korean Traditional Art Show. She worked carefully to decorate them with thoughtful patterns and textures. To wrap up the week, Yeseo took part in a … FS2 Art Class Update T3-W2
