Haru.K seeks to adapt traditional Korean painting by replacing the conventional concepts in landscape painting and sketching from life with subject matter that he notes and records from within the contemporary environment. He won a grand prize at the Shinsegae Art Awards and has served as a resident artist at the Cheongju Art Studio and the Gwangju Museum of Art Yangsandong Art Studio. His work can be found in the collection of the MMCA Government Art Bank, the Gwangju Museum of Art, and other institutions.
Haru.K, a South Korean artist, has attracted attention for her contemporary reinterpretations of traditional Korean sansuhwa (landscape painting). Born in 1980, Haru.K integrates classical painting techniques with modern elements, using concepts such as recording and collecting to reframe traditional art in a contemporary context. His works often illustrate the intersection of materialistic and spiritual themes, making them relevant to modern audiences while preserving cultural heritage.
One of his most notable projects, "Edited Scape (The Lunchbox of Mr. H)", examines the changing significance of lunchboxes in Korean culture, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series explores how the lunchbox, once a symbol of childhood anticipation and care, has evolved into a practical solution for meals in a context of societal change and isolation.
Haru.K has held twelve solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions in Korea and abroad. He received the Shinsegae Art Award in 2013 and has been a resident artist at the Uijae Cultural Foundation and the Gwangju Art Museum Creative Studio.