Gwanggaeto Stele Reawakened in Modern Calligraphy... Yeocho Calligraphy Museum Holds "Hotaewangbi-che Special Exhibition"

"Hotaewangbi-che Special Exhibition" Runs Through Next April

The Yeocho Calligraphy Museum is holding the "Yeocho Hotaewangbi-che Special Exhibition," a modern calligraphic reinterpretation of the inscription on the Gwanggaeto Stele of Goguryeo, in its special exhibition gallery through April 5, 2026.

Yeocho Hotae Wangbi Typeface Special Exhibition. Provided by Inje County

This exhibition is a curated show that, based on the inscription of the Gwanggaeto Stele that Master Kim Eung-hyeon, known by the pen name Yeocho, explored throughout his life, highlights in one place how the original calligraphic style "Hotaewangbi-che" was created and how it has developed over time.

Hotaewangbi-che is a calligraphic style derived from the inscription on the Gwanggaeto Stele, erected in 414, and it is a script form that fully embodies the spirit and vigor of Goguryeo.

Focusing on the textual characteristics and formal completeness of the inscription, Yeocho Kim Eung-hyeon went beyond simple copying and conducted a meticulous analysis of the stroke structure within the inscription, the balance of character forms, and the flow of brush pressure.

On this basis, he reinterpreted the inherent energy and structure of the ancient script into the language of contemporary calligraphy and created a new style called "Hotaewangbi-che."

This style is regarded as a script that revives the powerful brushwork and formative beauty of the Goguryeo inscription with a modern sensibility.

The exhibition presents, among other works, rubbings and copy works of the Gwanggaeto Stele that have not previously been shown to the public, along with Yeocho's brush-written pieces that clearly demonstrate the characteristics of Hotaewangbi-che.

In addition, during the exhibition period, there will be hands-on programs such as making keyrings and paperweights that incorporate Hotaewangbi-che works.

By combining experiential elements with an appreciation-focused exhibition, the program is designed to deepen visitors' understanding and increase their sense of familiarity with the exhibition.

An official from the Yeocho Calligraphy Museum said, "Each work reflects Master Yeocho's artistic philosophy, and we expect that visitors will be able to directly experience the spiritual and aesthetic flow that connects ancient script to contemporary calligraphy."

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