The Old Tree
The tree sends the departing one with one arm and holds the one left behind with the other.
Early Jeju, 1975–1979
Return at fifty, blue Jeju, horses and boats, labour and absence.
Chronological coordinates
- 1979The Old Tree was created and registered in the official archive.
- REVIEWEarly Jeju, 1975–1979 · Return at fifty, blue Jeju, horses and boats, labour and absence.
Related oral history
- Session 5Formation of the Jeju Style
- Session 6Life and Primal Landscape in Jeju
- Session 7Independent Artistic World · Technique · Dried-Grass Colour
Research paths
- RESEARCHPainter and FūdoOpen source →
- RESEARCHA Century of WindOpen source →
- RESEARCHOral-History CommentaryOpen source →
Evidence and interpretation
| Grade | Claim | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1979 · The Old Tree | Title, year and image in the official 100 Works archive. |
| B | Visible form and recurring motifs | Direct comparison of image, artwork text and related works. |
| B | Early Jeju, 1975–1979 | Formal comparison within the reviewed chronological group. |
| C | Links to life, testimony and research | Curatorial relations proposed for research navigation. |
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The Beggar
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The Departing Boat
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The Jetty
An empty boat has reached the jetty, but the person has not returned. Arrival and absence occupy the same scene.
Sea Village
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