Van Gogh Reborn! - Chapter 28
[Henry Marceau, visited Ko Hun in person]
[The second meeting of the two geniuses]
[Henry Marceau’s infinite affection]
On November 29, world-renowned businessman, painter, sculptor, and collector Henry Marceau (32), visited Amsterdam.
It has been only two days since he announced through the daily Le Figaro on the 27th that he intends to invite Ko Hun to his solo exhibition.
Considering his work style, which did not work with any artists, experts say this could be seen as an expression of his new will.
According to the testimony of the person at the scene, there was a scuffle at first as if they were disagreeing, but Ko Hun eventually handed over his painting.
Some forums are speculating that he may have moved directly to receive Ko Hun’s paintings as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, Ko Hun said that Henry Marceau fell in love with his painting at first sight to a Korean daily newspaper The Korean Express a few days ago.
The meeting between Henry Marceau and a rookie artist, who is currently in full swing, is expected.
The exhibition of Henry Marceau, scheduled for Saturday, December 4, has been postponed by a week.
-Justin Ganimar (Le Monde)
Media from not only France but also in European countries published articles on Henry Marceau’s unconventional move, in which even his minor actions are published.
The art world’s interest was great because Ko Hun, known as the grandson of the great painter Ko Sooyeol.
He not that kind of person…?!
Isn’t there something wrong with that arrogant Henry Marceau for doing something like that?
I guess so. They said that he was the grandson of Ko Sooyeol, so he must have a real talent.
Did you see that picture [Sunflower], he’s the real deal.
The family itself must have an eye for art.
So he is not going to participate in the exhibition?
They say he gave him a painting.
The reason for the rejection at first was that there was a prior appointment, but now it seems that he still prepared one work even on the tight schedule.
It’s a gesture of sincerity. Since Henry Marceau is close enough to visit in person.
What kind of picture is that?
I don’t know yet. Henry Marceau’s solo exhibition seems to be the only way to see it.
It’s not a solo exhibition, since there is going to be Ko Hun’s work.
Oh, that’s right.
They have completely different styles, but it’s fascinating to watch them getting close.
I wondered why the Henry Marceau exhibition was postponed, so this is why it happened.
I’m looking forward to Ko Hun’s painting.
“What the f*ck!”
Henry Marceau, who encountered an article about his own gallery, turned his eyes upside down with irritation.
In addition to what the media reported at will, he was resentful at the thought of being beaten by a 10-year old child.
“El patron, where should I hang this?”
Secretary Arsene asked, holding up the thing Ko Hun gave them in Amsterdam.
Henry Marceau’s face twisted seeing at the painting.
“Are you crazy? Why would you hang that?”
The gallery staff and Arsene, accustomed to his violent words and actions, sighed inside and opened the wrapper.
The moment Ko Hun’s painting was revealed.
Marceau Gallery Chief Curator Michelle Platini and Arsene opened their mouths wide.
It was a color pencil drawing of a couple.
A woman with a serious expression and a smiling man were realistically expressed.
In fact, the drawing skills were normal.
It’s amazing that it’s a picture of a 10-year-old boy, but this level of description was a level that a professional should have.
However, Arsene, who had developed an eye to see arts by assisting Michelle Platini and Henry Marceau, had encountered numerous works, but has never seen anything like this.
The thing that attracted him the most was the color.
An unknown warmth was felt in the two characters expressed as if it was a photo taken with a yellow filter.
Chief curator Michelle Platini took a closer look at the painting.
“Wow.”
At first, she thought that it was painted as if a yellow filter had been applied to express the relationship between lovers or their feelings.
But, when she took a closer look, she could see the appearance of another picture.
“Sunflower.”
The blurry picture like a yellow filter was obviously Vincent van Gogh’s sunflower.
Since the periphery of [Guest] is painted like a frame.
This is an expression of the audience watching Van Gogh’s [Sunflower].
It was a way to express the expressions of the two figures together with Van Gogh’s Sunflower.
It was indeed an amazing composition.
“Sacre bleu”
(Oh my god.)
Michelle Platini swallowed her saliva.
The sunflower was like Van Gogh’s self-portrait.
The gaze of sunflower looking at the audience in [Guest] was like that of Vincent van Gogh look at the audience with his own eyes.
Wouldn’t the great artist, who faced a miserable end, be so warm and happy to see those who visited his art museum?
She couldn’t believe that a 10-year-old boy could come up with such an idea and expression.
“CEO.”
Michelle Platini called Henry Marceau.
“I told you not to call me CEO!”
“Look at this.”
Henry Marceau, who couldn’t control his anger and was pouring cognac, turned his head.
As soon as his eyes met with [Guest], he dropped the bottle in his hand.
Henry Marceau was able to recognize the hidden meaning of [Guest] at a glance.
Looking at Henry Marceau’s face, Michelle Platini opened her mouth.
“We have to disclose this picture at the exhibition.”
Henry Marceau slowly approached [Guest].
He couldn’t take his eyes off of painting thanks to the bold composition and the painting that seemed to be immersed in the painting.
“What.”
Henry Marceau came to his senses at the words of Michelle Platini’s.
“What are you talking about . This is my solo exhibition.”
“You already got the painting from Ko Hun. It has already been reported in the media. “
“I didn’t get it because I wanted to.!”
“So. You are not going to hang it?”
Henry Marceau turned his attention to [Guest].
It did not contain anything outstanding.
However, it clearly touched his heart for some reason.
It moved his heart.
There were not many works that made Henry Marceau’s heart flutter in the art world where all sorts of things were thrown around.
“…do it as you like.”
Henry Marceau responded with irritation and stepped out.
Michelle Platini smiled, looking at his disobedient back.
‘He really has a soft side.’
Then, she turned her head towards [Guest] and fell in love with it again.
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Not knowing what Henry Marceau had done, grandpa looked all over my face and body.
After confirming that there was no injury, he sighed looking down.
“I’m okay. Nothing happened Grandpa”
He seems to be worried that I might have been harmed.
“That money-spitting punk“
Then suddenly he got up.
He tried to leave the room as if he was going to kill him right away.
I tried to stop him along with Kevin, but with how strong he was, we were dragged down the hallway.
“Nothing happened grandpa…!”
“What would have you done without KEVIN?””
“people were there!”
Words do not seem to be able to alleviate grandpa’s anger.
Eyes were as fierce as the tigers.
“Let go! I have to nail him to the coffin so that I can sleep comfortably with my legs stretched out.”
“What’s the point of sleeping with your legs stretched out in prison grandpa.? Even if you squat, it’s better to do that on the comfy bed!”
He thinks that he can really kill a person because he has a hard rock like muscle.
After arguing for a while, he finally calmed down.
“Don’t do that. He is a man with scars.”
The faces of my grandpa and Kevin were strangely wrinkled.
“What?”
“There is a scar in the inside of that person. So don’t think of getting even for a small scuffle like this.”
I know how hard it is to live with a scar.
I hated myself for being betrayed by the person I trusted the most.
I hated for not being able to meet the expectations of the people who loved me.
The bigger the wound is, the sensitive one becomes to even very small things.
I don’t want to get him hurt more.
“Hun…., sweet little one……. you are such a good boy.”
Grandpa hugged me tightly.
Patted on my back and reassured me.
“Don’t worry. Your grandpa will never do that again.”
“Yes. Grandpa, don’t worry too much.”
If he really loves art, one day it will lead him to the right path.
Art will never betray an artist.
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We came back to the hotel after having dinner with Kevin.
“Don’t you want to go to other art galleries?”
Come to think of it, I’ve already been at the Van Gogh Museum for nearly a week.
I lost track of time because I was so happy to see the people looking at my paintings.
Now that I have resolved my regrets of the past, I also want to enjoy the pleasure of meeting masters in history.
“I want to go.”
“Hmm. The city museum right next to Van Gogh museum is a good place and the national museum is also good. You can see the works of Rembrandt.”
Magician of light and shadow.
Rembrandt van Lane.
If Caravaggio told me how to use light and shadow, Rembrandt was the most ideal painter to take over his teachings and use light and shadow.
I cannot miss the place where his works are gathered.
“I want to go to the National museum.”
I jumped up while answering in excitement.
“Ha ha. Okay. We have a lot of time, so let’s take our time and look around.”
My heart is pounding and I can hardly calm down.
I have seen Rembrandt’s works several times, but it is said to be a national museum, so there must be large number of his works collected together.
My grandpa stroked my head as I managed to soothe my excited chest.
“What grandpa.?”
“Do you like it that much?”
“Yes.”
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Ko Sooyeol turned off the light after seeing his sleeping grandson.
He thought that his grandson has an adult side, but he becomes a little child when dealing with paintings.
His grandson has been particularly bright in the last few days, while going to the Van Gogh Museum.
His grandson, who returned from death after a major accident in which he lost his parents, became a very anxious and depressed child.
He focused only on drawing, but even that felt like he was fighting something.
But such things gradually brightened up as soon as he visited the Van Gogh Museum.
He thought that the European environment was good for his grandson to grow.
“It’s a place where you lived when you were a kid, so your heart must be at ease.”
Ko Soo-yeol has already considered various possibilities for a month to create an environment where Ko Hun can enjoy his life.
Although they haven’t been to other cities yet, Amsterdam seemed perfect to satisfy Ko Hun’s desire for knowledge and sensitivity.
The Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam is a good school where you could learn pure art and design together.
Among the cities that Ko Sooyeol wrote down in his notebook, he circled Amsterdam.
