Myeoh - Minhwa

Myeoh - MinhwaInspired by a detail from the original wallcovering created for Young Huhs home, Myeoh pairs a hand painted cat with a printed geometric border drawn from Korean decorative arts. The cats wistful expression lends the piece a gentle humour, while its subject carries deeper cultural significance: during Koreas Joseon Dynasty, cat paintings were cherished symbols of longevity and good fortune. Reimagined as a standalone artwork, Myeoh captures the wit,

They should be handled with care and are not designed to withstand heavy use

soft tones are enriched with dark oil and gold wax

finished with a fringed trim

Balancing decorative richness with contemporary versatility

The subtly distressed finish creates an interplay of light and shadow

scales and colours–has been expressed in many mediums

with a lighter

and intended as elegant dressing pieces

oak is both subject and material — each silk-thread-embroidered painting set within a bespoke oak surround that reflects the design itself

A tranquil

a pair or a triptych

resulting in a richly tactile finish