Umber Blue 1973

Yun Hyong-keun made *Umber Blue* with oil on canvas, letting those earth tones bleed and breathe into each other. I can imagine him, years ago, coaxing these colors onto the surface, almost like he’s not painting but collaborating with the materials. Those vertical bands, they’re not just shapes; they’re like standing stones, markers of time and process. The umber and blue, thin washes, sink into the canvas, creating depth and texture that invites you in. There’s a stillness to it, but also a quiet energy, like a Rothko but more raw, more connected to the earth. It’s like he’s having a conversation with the canvas, each layer responding to the last, building up a history of marks and gestures. We all learn from each other, push each other, in this ongoing game of painting. Each artist makes their mark.