Magpie and Tiger: Korean Folk Art Mugs

 

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I want to introduce one of the most popular Korean folk art paintings of Joseon dynasty(1392-1910) of Korea. In this folk art image recreated by me, the smiling tiger looks quite ridiculous, not frightening. Even though the animal was a big threat to people of the era, the commons of Joseon dynasty often portrayed tigers in a humorous way in folk paintings, and they also believed the powerful animal painted in art works would protect their households from pandemic diseases and evil spirits. A magpie has been always believed to be a harbinger of good news and luck in Korea. Therefore, the combination of the bird and tiger hung inside a house reflected the people's wishes that the folk painting would bring them good luck and repel evil sprits.

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I want to introduce one of the most popular Korean folk art paintings of Joseon dynasty(1392-1910) of Korea. In this folk art image recreated by me, the smiling tiger looks quite ridiculous, not frightening. Even though the animal was a big threat to people of the era, the commons of Joseon dynasty often portrayed tigers in a humorous way in folk paintings, and they also believed the powerful animal painted in art works would protect their households from pandemic diseases and evil spirits. A magpie has been always believed to be a harbinger of good news and luck in Korea. Therefore, the combination of the bird and tiger hung inside a house reflected the people's wishes that the folk painting would bring them good luck and repel evil sprits.

created by daphne1024 (10/27/2009 9:26 PM)

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daphne1024 said 12/7/2009

 

I so much appreciate your sweet comment, Roberta!

Rb_barnes2 said 12/7/2009

 

Very nice and very sweet little kitty!

daphne1024 said 11/19/2009

 

Thanks a billion again, dear Susan~~!

susanpaynetrutna said 11/19/2009

 

This is a very striking design for a mug. What a wonderful gift it would make!

daphne1024 said 11/17/2009

 

Thank you so so much for the special comments, dear Susan & Ellen!

udonchow said 11/17/2009

 

I love reading your description of this painting! It looks very fun and friendly to me, you bring out the folksy charm so well here with the design and colors, outstanding work as always!! 5 *****!

susanpaynetrutna said 10/29/2009

 

Lots of luck and whimsy in this mug!!!! 5 stars UJEAN!

Finally the weather was just perfect for painting outside on my terrace...I set up some artichokes for a still life....but they begged to be in fields near the Pacific Ocean so I painted them there as wild life with a dark night sky and a ribbon of ocean blue! "October ARTICHOKES" drying on my easel! Cheers, Susan

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