From the book:
The awakening to art is the purest and most profound piece of the creative puzzle. Without it there would be no art from Raphael, Rembrandt,
Whether or not you live on this island there’s something you should understand. Sure, you’ve heard about its beauty, what with the beaches, the rocky shore, wind-blown skies, crashing waterfalls, lush forests and farms. But it’s what you don’t see that I wanted to tell you about.
There is no single way to read a book intended for an audience aged 9 to 90. It’s not arranged chronologically. It’s not always explicit. This aspect of first fire is magical, ephemeral. This book can best allude to it on its own terms, in fiction, photography and paint.
Reviews :
The author and artist has made his home and studio on the island. His book chronicles the love of art and storytelling that makes it a special place, steeped as it is in myth and history.
_Minister of Culture Yu In-chon
It’s not often that we have the honor of recommending to readers old and young a book that so singularly dedicates itself to the beauty of art, literature and culture of our national treasure, Jeju Island. That this should come from a foreigner – an American who would prefer to be called an internationalist, having lived abroad most of his life – is doubly surprising.
_KTO Chairman Lee Charm
A fascinating blend of paintings, photography and subtle prose. That he's taken root in Jeju is good news for Korea. It's also good news for those of us who believe contemporary painting is rooted in an age-old aesthetic history that speaks the language of craftsmanship.
_Korean Art Association Chairman Roh Jae Soon
The innocence in this book is made very real by a painter who finds his truth in light and color and the way horses can speak if you only listen.
_ MBC News Director Park
A treasure trove of art and island beauty. There's laughter here, a taste of the sea -- all of it alive with life. Highly recommended for any age.
_ Im Seong Hun
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