Chaekgeori with Hwagwan Jokduri(1 of 1)

[ Chaekgeori with Hwagwan Jokduri (Such a pleasant day)](1 of 1)

Chaekgeori, a painting of Books and Scholars’ Accouterments, was a popular genre of painting from the late 18th century to the early 20th century and was enjoyed by people from all walks of life, from kings to the commoners. It shows the culture of Joseon, where books and learning were important. It is an image that reflects the desire to cherish books and to keep them close all the time. In Chaekgeori, objects containing auspicious meanings were often placed with books, which added the meaning of wishing happiness.

Hwagwan and Jokduri are types of traditional Korean coronets worn by women for special occasions such as weddings. I wanted to express the special happiness that was always hidden in the ordinary life through these accessories.

CULTURE

Chaekgeori; Painting of Books and Scholars’ Accouterments, was popular from the late 18th century to the early 20th century and was enjoyed by people from all walks of life from kings to the common people, showing the culture of Joseon, where books and learning were important. ‘Chaekgeori’ or ‘Chaekgado’ designates still-life paintings that depict mostly books and other associated objects such as decorative bibelots, antiques, stationery items, and flowers. It is a picture that reflects their desire to cherish books and keep them close all the time.

Chaekgado refers to paintings that feature bookshelves, while chaekgeori is used to refer to paintings that only portray books and other items without the shelves. However, when referring to both forms of painting collectively they are called [Chaekgeori].

I want to show a new modern chaekgeori with various cultures in this Korean art genre.