At Dawn / A l'Aube: Wonkun JUN

24 Februar - 14 März 2022
Wonkun Jun's abstract paintings explore color, space, and perception through a refined interplay of form and material. Floating circles or horizontal bands evoke natural phenomena like halos or rainbows—though not derived from nature. Colors merge fluidly, suggesting softness and impermanence.

Rooted in non-figurative painting, Jun bridges Cézanne’s reduction of nature to geometric volumes and Theo van Doesburg’s pursuit of pure abstraction. He creates depth without illusion, using overlays, erasure, and transparency—a technique reminiscent of sfumato.


Unlike colder geometric abstraction, Jun’s work maintains emotional resonance. Through repeated gestures—applying, wiping, or diluting paint—he creates tactile, nuanced surfaces. Even the canvas edges, often touched by pigment, become part of the composition, revealing his process.


At times, Jun restricts his palette, exploring the tonal variations of a single color blended with black or complementary hues. Each brushstroke leaves behind two parallel lines due to varying drying speeds, adding subtle spatial tension.


His art lies in the in-between: between control and spontaneity, between visual silence and emotional presence. Jun’s paintings are contemplative spaces, inviting the viewer to slow down and engage in quiet observation.


They offer not just aesthetic pleasure but a meditative experience—a “school of seeing” where attention, perception, and emotion come together.