Smoking Tiger - 2.30 meter / 4 meters, acrylic paint on wood
"Back when tigers used to smoke" is the traditional way to start stories in Korea. It is akin to the English "Once upon a time." This painting is the first of a series of illustrations inspired by Korean and Asian folklore in general.
Blind Walls Mural - My painting for the Blind Walls 2023 mural competition. The theme was 'het speelhuis' in Breda.
Fu Dogs - 2.40 / 3,6 meters, acrylic paint on wood
Fu dogs, also known as Chinese guardian dogs, consist of a duo of intricately stylized lions. Typically, one lion is depicted as male, holding a ball symbolizing material elements, while the other is female, cradling a cub to represent the element of spirit.
Fire Dog - 2.30 / 1.80 meters, acrylic paint on wood
This illustration depicts one of the mythical fire dogs from Korean mythology, originating from the kingdom of darkness. In the land of Gamangnara, the king coveted the radiant light of the sun. To fulfill his desire, he dispatched his faithful hound, the Bulgae, to chase and capture the sun. However, the sun's scorching heat proved too formidable, causing the valiant dog to abandon its mission and return to the king
