OBJECT
Description
Rendered in soft watercolor and intricate ink lines, this framed poster features the focused portrait of a weathered haenyeo—a traditional female diver from Korea. The lines marking her wrinkles are precise, speaking to both age and experience, and her skin is painted in sun-warmed ochre tones layered under a gray-black hood that covers her head and neck. Her gaze angles upwards, her mouth set and eyes intent. The hands below are detailed as rough and strong, knuckles visible as they hold a circular metal-rimmed object with a glass center, likely a diver’s tool or viewing glass, secured by visible cord loops at each side.
The artist has built a sense of environment by leaving the background uncluttered above the head and adding atmospheric pink and pale blue-gray blotches, densest near the shoulders. The torso is loosely formed with dark, dripping strokes that keep the lower half abstract. In the bottom right, a small red square seal is stamped, matching the Korean word for ‘haenyeo’ painted above: the term means ‘sea woman’ in English and refers specifically to these renowned free divers. The artwork is framed and intended as a wall print.
- The only readable lettering is in Korean and translates as haenyeo, meaning ‘sea woman’.
- Artwork uses watercolor layering, detailed ink lines, and drippy edges for a textured effect.
- Background colors are intentionally left soft and irregular for visual contrast against the main portrait.
Size & dimensions
Premium Wooden Framed Poster · Wood frame 0.5 in (12 mm) face, 0.9 in (22 mm) deep, plexiglass front, 200 gsm uncoated paper
| Size | in | cm |
|---|---|---|
| 12 × 16 in | 12 × 16 | 30 × 40 |
| 16 × 20 in | 16 × 20 | 40 × 50 |
| 18 × 24 in | 18 × 24 | 45 × 60 |
| 24 × 36 in | 24 × 36 | 60 × 90 |
Outer frame adds about 0.5 in (12 mm) on every side. Ready to hang.
Product information
Details you can rely on
Materials & fit
Premium 200 g/m² uncoated poster paper in a solid-wood frame with protective glazing.
Portrait format supplied ready to hang; the size selector lists the print dimensions.
Print placement
Front-facing art print; the frame and hanging orientation follow the selected option.
Care
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid moisture and abrasive cleaners.
- Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight.
Production
Designed by StyleMZ in Seoul and printed to order after your purchase. It is made for your address and shipped with tracking.
