Cha Myung-Hi, a graduate of Seoul National University, has made significant contributions to the realm of Korean painting. Completing her B.F.A and M.F.A in Painting with a specialization in Oriental Painting in the 1970s, she navigated the constraints of traditional techniques, introducing color to the disapproval of her contemporaries. Myung Hi Cha’s pursuit of Eastern painting philosophy presents itself in the pure aesthetic of her compositions, forming naturalistic landscapes with her elegant and effortless lines. Performative and spiritual, Cha’s works offer a stream of tranquility amidst her messy, rhythmic strokes. A closer looks reveals the South Korean artist’s soul within the paintings, a steady presence weaved into the abstract space of the canvas.