Ha Chong-Hyun came to prominence with his Conjunction series in the
early 1970s. These early experiments have led him to build his signature
style, pushing the paint from the back to the front of hemp cloth. As a
leading member of the movement known as Dansaekhwa, or “monochrome
painting”, he has consistently used material experimentation and
innovative studio processes to redefine the role of painting, playing a
significant role bridging the avant-garde traditions between East and
West. Committed to redefining modern art and rejecting mainstream
academic trends, Ha developed a process that converted physically
demanding studio processes into abstract compositions. In his most
recent work, Ha has expanded upon his practice of transforming three-
dimensionality into a two dimensional surface by experimenting with new
ways to add materiality and a sense of volume to colour.