Korean Cultural Center New York presents Majestic Ceremony: Royal Court Paintings of the Joseon Dynasty by Artist Chee Seok Hwang

Hwang inherited and developed the traditional techniques of royal court paintings and of the 'Uigwe,' the Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty. Uigwe is a massive collection of 3,895 books composed of detailed illustrations and texts of various royal ceremonies and rituals such as weddings, coronations, and funerals. As a dynasty with strong Confucian values, these graphically depicted records were made to pass down the principles, traditions, and cultural heritage to the next generations. Because of its importance as a cultural and historical archive, the collection was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 2007.

Through meticulous research, Hwang has devoted her efforts to drawing these paintings to utmost precision. According to her, "tradition requires more endeavor than creation" and treats each work as if she were re-enacting a ritual.

Chee Seok Hwang received her B.A. at Ewha Women's University, M.A. at Yonsei University, and Ph.D. in Education at Sejong University. Her works have been widely displayed in various institutions such as the Zanabazar Arts Museum, Mongolia; National Moogang Museum, China; National Ueno Park Gallery, Japan; and Athene National Art Gallery, Greece. Numerous awards for her outstanding works such as the UN Administration Grand Prix from Seoul Metropolitan Government, Congeniality Award from the 28th Traditional Culture Arts Promotion Competition, and Special Selection Award from the 39th Korea Annual Traditional Handicraft Arts Competition. She is also working as the head of Joseon Dynasty Royal Culture Research Center. 

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