The Man Who Paints Water Drops (Mulbang-ul-eul geulineun namja)
Introductory remarks by Bradley M. Bailey, the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Curator of Asian Art, MFAH; and Sumin Park, Curatorial Assistant, Asian Art, MFAH.
One of the most recognized artists in Korea, Kim Tschang-yeul (1929–2021) was known for his abstract paintings of water droplets. An exquisite and piercing essay film by the artist’s son explores their relationship while reflecting on their differences in culture, age, and temperament. The documentary also illuminates Tschang-yeul’s lifetime obsession with painting water drops—the symbol of a certain serenity that will gradually reveal a tragic origin, anchored in the history of Korea.
Generous support has been provided by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Houston.
Community partner: Korean American Society of Houston (KASH)
The Man Who Paints Water Drops (Mulbang-ul-eul geulineun namja)
Directed by Brigitte Bouillot and Oan Kim
(France/Republic of Korea, 2021, 79 minutes, in French and Korean with English subtitles)
Lynn Wyatt Theater