Cranes and Wolves Chapter I marks Chapter I in a three-part narrative cycle inspired by the novel A Crane Among Wolves. This work captures a pivotal moment from the perspective of the male protagonist, Daehyun — the suspended breath just before his first encounter with Iseul.
Set within the stark stillness of a barren, animal-less forest described in the source material, the composition leans into space, tension, and atmosphere. The emptiness of the woods becomes an active presence, heightening anticipation and drawing the eye toward a subtle focal point within the scene. The environment itself carries psychological weight, holding the fragile instant in which Daehyun could plausibly mistake Iseul — concealed behind a tree — for something wild.
Though part of a larger narrative exploration, Cranes and Wolves I stands as a fully realized work — a self-contained meditation on perception, instinct, and the charged quiet before two paths cross. It invites the viewer into that suspended moment where uncertainty lingers and the story is poised to unfold.
Measures 14.5 × 11.5 inches. Originals larger than 12×12 inches are mailed rolled in a mailing tube, coverd by water resistant sleeve and other protective packaging with full insurance coverage. Comes with a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity. Minor surface undulation consitent with layered gouache applicaiton. Created with layered gouache and colored pencils on bristol Board.
Cranes and Wolves Chapter I marks Chapter I in a three-part narrative cycle inspired by the novel A Crane Among Wolves. This work captures a pivotal moment from the perspective of the male protagonist, Daehyun — the suspended breath just before his first encounter with Iseul.
Set within the stark stillness of a barren, animal-less forest described in the source material, the composition leans into space, tension, and atmosphere. The emptiness of the woods becomes an active presence, heightening anticipation and drawing the eye toward a subtle focal point within the scene. The environment itself carries psychological weight, holding the fragile instant in which Daehyun could plausibly mistake Iseul — concealed behind a tree — for something wild.
Though part of a larger narrative exploration, Cranes and Wolves I stands as a fully realized work — a self-contained meditation on perception, instinct, and the charged quiet before two paths cross. It invites the viewer into that suspended moment where uncertainty lingers and the story is poised to unfold.
Measures 14.5 × 11.5 inches. Originals larger than 12×12 inches are mailed rolled in a mailing tube, coverd by water resistant sleeve and other protective packaging with full insurance coverage. Comes with a hand signed Certificate of Authenticity. Minor surface undulation consitent with layered gouache applicaiton. Created with layered gouache and colored pencils on bristol Board.
