During the last week of August 2012, German painter Hendrik Beikirch, created not only a stunning work but an iconic piece that stretches over 70 meters (230 ft.) high and is yet to be considered as Asia’s tallest mural. Located in South Korea‘s second largest city, Busan, this piece showcases a monochromatic mural of a fisherman, set in contrast with the Haeundae I’Park building at the background, constructed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind.

The Haeundae I’Park is a residential building and is also a symbol for the rapid development and accumulated wealth in Korea, a poor country not too long ago. The mural that depicts an image of a fisherman represents a significant portion of Korea‘s population that has not been affected by the economic growth and until now, lives under very different circumstances compared to their affluent neighbors.

Responsible for this project is Public Delivery, an organization who has made waves across Asia and Europe through the promotion of contemporary art.

'floating world' , 'photosynthesis' , 2012 fibers, papers, stainless steel, china ink

The themes of my work are always related to culture and nature.

In my earlier three-dimensional works, I would create images like huge stones floating in space or waterfalls or unknown creatures. However, I now want to experiment with installations that connect more positively with both nature and human society.



'photosynthesis' , 2012 fibers, papers, stainless steel, china ink

The space in my paintings is created with active movement and vibrant waves of particles of pigment. These images represent endless space and time in the cosmos and the ephemeral quality of natural energies. I just want to follow these images in my work.

- Myung Gyun You