Big Tree Period

The central subject of this period is a big tree, which is often accompanied by sun or moon. In Korean culture, an old tree was believed to have spirit and power and Koreans have worshiped it for many centuries. Don Ahn depicted mystical trees with gestural brushstrokes and sharp color contrast.

Tree #2

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
50 x 36 in. (127 x 91.5 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
50 x 39 in. (127 x 99 cm)

Tree IV

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
66 x 44 in. (167.5 x 112 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
74 x 84 in. (188 x 213 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
54 x 85.5 in. (137 x 217 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on canvas
21 x 36.8 in. (53.5 x 96 cm)

Tree III

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 64 in. (91.5 x 162.5 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
77 x 72 in. (196 x 183 cm)

Garden

1992
acrylic on Canvas
45 x 44 in. (114 x 112 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
19 x 29 in. (48 x 73.5 cm)

Garden VI

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 44 in. (101 x 112 cm)

Garden IV

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
29 x 41 in. (73.5 x 104 cm)

Garden XI

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
45 x 43 in. (114 x 109 cm)

Garden XII

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
54 x 53 in. (137 x 134.5 cm)

Garden VII

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 44 in. (102 x 112 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
74.5 x 74 in. (189 x 188 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
73 x 74.5 in. (186 x 189 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
73.5 x 75 in. (187 x 191 cm)

Garden IX

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
44 x 66 in. (112 x 168 cm)

Garden II

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 48 in. (91.5 x 122 cm)

GardenX

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
44 x 66 in. (112 x 168 cm)

Plum Tree and Sun-Yellow Sun

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
31 x 42 in. (79 x 107 cm)

Untitled

1992
Acrylic on Canvas
31 x 42 in. (79 x 106.5 cm)