PARK SEO-BO — Ecriture No. 30-73 (1973)

PARK SEO-BO — Ecriture No. 30-73 (1973)

Artist: Park Seo-Bo (1931–2023)
Title: Ecriture No. 30-73
Date: 1973
Medium: Oil and pencil on canvas
Dimensions: 28 × 28 cm (11 × 11 in.)
Edition: Unique work
Signature: Hand-signed on the verso
Literature: Illustrated on page 31 of the catalog
Condition: Excellent
Certificate: Gallery Certificate of Authenticity included

Description

Ecriture No. 30-73 (1973) is a rare early work by Park Seo-Bo, the leading figure of the Korean Dansaekhwa movement and one of the most influential artists in postwar Asian abstraction.

Created in 1973, this work belongs to Park’s iconic Ecriture series — a lifelong practice built on repetition, discipline, and meditative mark-making. Using oil and pencil on canvas, Park constructs a subtle yet powerful surface where each line becomes an act of concentration, embodying a philosophy rooted in restraint, time, and the physical act of drawing.

The composition, modest in scale yet monumental in presence, showcases the tactile richness and quiet intensity that define Park Seo-Bo’s early Ecriture works. The rhythmic pencil incisions and layered materiality evoke both minimalism and spiritual depth, aligning the work with the core principles of Dansaekhwa: reduction, process, and contemplation.

Illustrated on page 31 of the catalog, this piece is a significant collector’s work—offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a 1970s Ecriture from one of the most important figures in contemporary Korean art.

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FAQ — Ecriture No. 30-73 (1973)

Is this an original painting?
Yes — this is a unique original work executed in oil and pencil on canvas in 1973.

What is the Ecriture series?
Ecriture (meaning “writing”) is Park Seo-Bo’s most important body of work.
It is based on repeated lines and gestures, developed as a meditative practice combining drawing, painting, and philosophy.

Why is a 1973 Ecriture significant?

Works from the early 1970s are considered historically important, as they represent:

• the formation of Park’s mature Ecriture language

• the foundational years of Dansaekhwa

• highly sought-after periods for collectors and institutions

Is the artwork framed?
Yes. The work is currently framed.

Is the artwork signed?

Yes. The work is hand-signed on the verso.

What is the condition of the artwork?
The work is in excellent condition, professionally stored and handled.

Do you ship internationally?
Yes. Worldwide shipping is available with full insurance and professional handling.