Abstracted Birch Trees
Painting ID # 110455
Title: Abstracted Birch Trees
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Subject: Birch Trees
Orientation: Square
Canvas Size: 36in High x 36in Wide
Artist: Van Matino
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About the Artist
Van Matino Ahn was born in Kyungbook, Korea in 1955. He was raised with an appreciation for nature and for simplicity. After graduating from Dong-Kook University with a degree in philosophy, Ahn strived to incorporate his heritage and education into his artwork.
In the years following his graduation, Van Matino Ahn went on to receive the main prize for the Korean Arts Grand Exhibition in 1979 as well as the Golden Prize for the MBC Grand Art Exhibition in 1980. He also participated in the Exhibition of Mokwoo Artists of Korean Oil Paintings Association, the Five Korea-Japan Exchange Exhibition, and the Fine Arts Exhibition in Seoul, Korea. By the time he reached his early twenties Van Matino had become a solid member of local art exhibitions.
Ahn takes everyday objects and elements of nature to create striking compositions. From the artist's perspective, his paintings strive to display harmony. Van Matino’s beautifully balanced compositions place light and shadow against a simple yet rich palette. The combination creates a unified whole, sometimes whimsical, sometimes intense, and sometimes serene. Ahn's paintings always leave the viewer feeling complete. His heritage and harmony show through to create exceptional works of art.
Currently, Van Matino Ahn is a member of both the Mokwoo Artist and the Korean Fine Art Associations. He has held countless exhibitions, including the National Fine Art Exhibition, Annual Korean Oil Painting Exhibition, Asian Modern Art Exhibition. His paintings have captured many fans in the United States since their initial exhibitions in United States including the International Artexpo in New York.
His work can be seen at fine art galleries and private collections throughout the United States.
