Conway of Asia Art Gallery & Gifts presents Auspicious Art: Beauty with a Purpose. Inspired by the centuries old tradition of Korean folk art, 33 paintings by Yeon Kyeong Lee offer rare opportunity to see the beauty and the soul of the Korean culture before we now know as K-Pop.  

Please Join us on  Friday, January  6th, 5PM-8PM for Artist Reception!

Carmel-by-the-Sea
Mission St. between 5th & 6th

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​In many Asian cultures, art is often believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and other positive energies to the viewer or owner. This belief is reflected in the types of art that are considered auspicious, or lucky.

Korean folk painting, also known as Minhwa, is a traditional form of Korean art that dates back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). It is characterized by bright, bold colors and dynamic brushstrokes, and often features motifs and symbols from Korean folklore and mythology.

​Yeon Kyeong Lee, trained as a sculptor, uses iconography from Minhwa, Lee juxtaposes it with contemporary objects and sentiment. However, she always employs the same materials and techniques used in traditional Minhwa. Based in Busan Korea, Lee is a talented Korean Folk Painting artist whose work has been exhibited in galleries across Korea. This will be a unique opportunity to meet the artist and learn about her inspiration and techniques.