Saturday, March 24, 2012

Farewell to a Symbolic Korea

Below is a large charcoal drawing of a Korean dragon head inspired by the tile below it. Tiles like this can often be found on the walls surrounding Korean palaces, traditional houses, and temples. In Korea dragons are viewed as benevolent creatures while still a symbol of strength.

Having recently returned from my time in South Korea I feel a very close tie to both this drawing and the country in which I began it - to say the least.