Korean Ink Wash Painting Workshop: Sagunja - Plum Blossoms

In this workshop, Sun Watkins will teach participants about traditional Korean ink wash painting (수묵화 Sumukhwa) and will explore the symbolism of "The Four Gentlemen (사군자 Sagunja).”

These images of various plants (plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and bamboo) represent the four seasons and Confucian values. This workshop will focus on plum blossoms in honor of the season.

Examples of Plum Blossom

The Four Gentlemen:

Orchids (난초): Stands for spring and often represent nobility and humility

Bamboo (대나무): Stands for summer and often represents tolerance and integrity

Chrysanthemums (국화): Stands for fall and often represents the virtue to withstand adversity

Plum Blossoms (매화): Stands for winter and often represents inner beauty

Participants will take home their own set of four ink wash pieces representing the Plum Blossoms!

About the Artist:

Sun Hui Watkins was born in South Korea, moved to the USA in 1976, and is a longtime resident of Olympia, Washington. Watkin's artistic aspiration was sparked at a young age, but her artistry was not rediscovered until her retirement after 60 years of education, teaching, marriage, motherhood and WA state service. After many years of studying oil painting, watercolor, Chinese Gong-bi, Xie Yi and continuous study of Korean Traditional MunInHwa, Watkins discovered freedom from adherence to their formalities yet was able to incorporate fundamentals to a new level.

Watkin's has had many solo, invitational and collaboration shows and awards from competitions. Her work is shown at group exhibitions year-round of Puget Sound Sumi Artists, Olympia Art League, Korean American Artists Association of Washington and Do Woo Je, InSaDong MunInHwa Art Teachers Association.

Details:

• All materials will be provided

• All experience levels are welcome

• Price: $70 per person

• Ample access via mass transit routes, street parking, and additional parking details here