When spring arrives, one wall in the living room looks empty. A curation of 20 SAF artworks capturing magnolia, cherry blossoms, and early-spring light by the window.
20 SAF Works for Spring — Magnolias, Cherry Blossoms, and Light at the Window
When spring arrives, the home suddenly looks worn. Magnolias bloom outside the window, while the living-room walls still hold the thick colors of winter. A single artwork is the fastest way to bring the turn of the season indoors.
This curation gathers 20 SAF works around the three faces of spring — magnolia, cherry blossom, and the early light of the season. From ₩300,000 art prints to oil paintings and limited-edition prints in the ₩2,000,000 range, the list is organized so you can find one piece that fits your budget and your space.
Why change the work on your wall in spring
Interior designers repeat one principle: "the season changes on the wall." Floors and furniture stay the same; swap out a single piece on the wall, and the temperature of the room shifts immediately.
Works that suit a spring living room share three traits.
- A bright palette — yellows, soft pinks, pale greens, gentle blues
- Breathing room — open space rather than dense composition
- A subject that stirs — flowers opening, light arriving, landscapes stretching awake
A work that holds all three is a "spring work." From SAF's 127 participating artists, we selected pieces that meet these criteria, sorted into four price tiers.
🌸 Tier 1. ₩300,000 — Bringing Spring in Lightly (5 works)
Art prints, mostly. The most accessible entry point for students, early-career professionals, or gifts.
1. Park Jaedong, The First Magnolia I Paint This Year
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21x29.7cm · pigment on watercolor texture · open edition · ₩300,000
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A piece that captures the sensation of "first encountering the magnolia" each year. One of the most frequently recommended works for first-time collectors.
Park Jaedong, The First Magnolia I Paint This Year, 21x29.7cm, ₩300,000
2. Park Jaedong, Mom, Look at That Tree
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21x29.7cm · pigment on watercolor texture · open edition · ₩300,000
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A spring tree seen through a child's eyes. Suits children's rooms and family spaces.
Park Jaedong, Mom, Look at That Tree, 21x29.7cm, ₩300,000
3. Park Jaedong, Giggle
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21x29.7cm · pigment on watercolor texture · open edition · ₩300,000
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A composition that visualizes spring's laughter. Fits well in a study or living-room corner.
Park Jaedong, Giggle, 21x29.7cm, ₩300,000
4. Park Jaedong, Lovers Beneath the Moon
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21x29.7cm · pigment on watercolor texture · open edition · ₩300,000
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A spring night, a moon, two lovers. Suits bedrooms or shared couples' spaces.
Park Jaedong, Lovers Beneath the Moon, 21x29.7cm, ₩300,000
5. Park Jaedong, New Year's Wish
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21x29.7cm · pigment on watercolor texture · open edition · ₩300,000
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A wish that overlaps with the start of spring. Symbolic placement at an entryway or study door.
Park Jaedong, New Year's Wish, 21x29.7cm, ₩300,000
🌿 Tier 2. ₩1,000,000–1,500,000 — Spring on Jangji and Hanji (5 works)
Works on jangji and hanji are the most fitting media for capturing the Korean palette of spring. Unique pieces where the artist's brush is visible.
6. An Eunkyung, Comma (,)
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19x24cm · color on jangji · unique · ₩1,200,000
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A short piece with a long aftertaste, like the breath of spring. Small enough for a narrow wall.
An Eunkyung, Comma (,), 19x24cm, ₩1,200,000
7. An Eunkyung, Looking Back
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30x30cm · color on jangji · unique · ₩1,200,000
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A square format with the welcoming air of spring. Pairs well with modern interiors.
An Eunkyung, Looking Back, 30x30cm, ₩1,200,000
8. An Eunkyung, A Moment That Stays
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16x22cm · mixed media on jangji · unique · ₩1,000,000
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Catching the briefest interval of spring. Suits a small wall beside a study desk.
An Eunkyung, A Moment That Stays, 16x22cm, ₩1,000,000
9. Kang Seoktae, The Happy Fox at Four O'Clock
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40.9x31.8cm · acrylic on jangji · unique · ₩1,000,000
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A storybook scene in the afternoon sunlight of spring. Suits children's rooms and family spaces.
Kang Seoktae, The Happy Fox at Four O'Clock, 40.9x31.8cm, ₩1,000,000
10. Kim Gyuhak, Wind and Light–51
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50x65cm · oil on canvas · unique · ₩1,200,000
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A medium-format work translating the grain of spring wind into oil. A candidate for the main living-room wall.
Kim Gyuhak, Wind and Light–51, 50x65cm, ₩1,200,000
🌼 Tier 3. ₩1,200,000–1,500,000 — Spring in Print (5 works)
Limited-edition prints. Editions of 10 to 30 strike a balance between scarcity and price.
11. Lee Cheolsu, Ipchun (Beginning of Spring)
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50x42cm · woodblock on hanji · edition of 10 · ₩1,200,000
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The first solar term of spring, as the title says. The texture of hanji feels as light as spring air.
Lee Cheolsu, Ipchun, 50x42cm, ₩1,200,000
12. Lee Cheolsu, Vessel of the Heart
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50x42cm · woodblock on hanji · edition of 10 · ₩1,200,000
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The heart's vessel in spring. Suits medium-sized walls in living rooms or studies.
Lee Cheolsu, Vessel of the Heart, 50x42cm, ₩1,200,000
13. Lee Cheolsu, Ego, ego
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50x42cm · woodblock on hanji · edition of 10 · ₩1,200,000
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A spring of self-reflection. Pairs with the artist's signature inscription style.
Lee Cheolsu, Ego, ego, 50x42cm, ₩1,200,000
14. Lee Gwangsu, 回 3 (Return 3)
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60x45cm · acrylic on canvas · unique · ₩1,200,000
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An abstract work standing for spring's circulation (回). Pairs well with modern interiors.
Lee Gwangsu, 回 3, 60x45cm, ₩1,200,000
15. Lee Gwangsu, 回 6 (Return 6)
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60x45cm · acrylic on canvas · unique · ₩1,200,000
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The same series, a different breath. Hanging the two side by side is a popular composition.
Lee Gwangsu, 回 6, 60x45cm, ₩1,200,000
🪻 Tier 4. ₩2,000,000–4,000,000 — Spring on the Main Wall (5 works)
The range that anchors a room — the main living-room wall, an office reception.
16. Kim Gyuhak, Wind and Light–142
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65x91cm · oil on canvas · unique · ₩2,500,000
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A large-scale spring landscape. Suits above-sofa placement or corporate reception areas.
Kim Gyuhak, Wind and Light–142, 65x91cm, ₩2,500,000
17. Lee Cheolsu, Water Flows On to the Sea
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98x42cm · woodblock on hanji · edition of 10 · ₩2,500,000
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A long horizontal composition of a spring waterway. Suits entry corridors and long walls.
Lee Cheolsu, Water Flows On to the Sea, 98x42cm, ₩2,500,000
18. Lee Cheolsu, Sacred
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96x64cm · woodblock on hanji · edition of 10 · ₩3,000,000
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The mysterious presence of spring. A candidate for the main wall of a study or studio.
Lee Cheolsu, Sacred, 96x64cm, ₩3,000,000
19. Park Jaedong, Woman
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23x30cm · watercolor · unique · ₩3,000,000
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A spring portrait. The deep resonance of a unique watercolor.
Park Jaedong, Woman (watercolor), 23x30cm, ₩3,000,000
20. Park Jaedong, Girl
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21x30cm · watercolor · unique · ₩3,000,000
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A spring girl, captured in a single moment. A unique work with strong long-term collecting value.
Park Jaedong, Girl, 21x30cm, ₩3,000,000
Three Practical Tips for Spring Collecting
Tip 1. Avoid the wall directly facing the window
Walls directly facing strong south-facing spring sun risk cumulative direct-light exposure, which can fade paper and watercolor works. Watercolors and prints should always go behind UV-blocking glass and on side walls rather than facing the window head-on.
Tip 2. Pair the work with where you place flowers
If you have a spot where you regularly arrange fresh flowers, hanging a flower-themed work above or beside it amplifies the spring atmosphere of the entire room. Matching the dominant color of the work to the color family of the vase makes the two read as a single set.
Tip 3. Plan for seasonal rotation
Buying a spring work and storing it in a closet or vault during other seasons is good for the work's longevity. Roughly 90–100 days of annual exposure cuts UV and humidity stress to a quarter of year-round display. Owning one or two works per season lets you build "a wall of all four seasons."
When giving a spring work as a gift
Spring concentrates a year's worth of gift occasions — housewarmings, weddings, school admissions, new jobs. Three things to remember when gifting a SAF work.
- Confirm the recipient's space size in advance — a large oil painting in a small studio apartment is a burden
- Ask whether framing is included — works often ship unframed
- Print and enclose a work description card — it changes the register of the gift
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How often is this list updated? A. Updated each year in early March. Sold works are removed; new spring-themed works are added. Check real-time availability at the SAF Gallery.
Q. Is it better to buy multiple works in one season? A. It depends on personal preference. "One work per season" is good for budget pacing and focused viewing; "three to five per season" lets you compose a wall around a spring theme. Either way, time spent with a single piece matters more than the number of works.
Q. Can I buy a spring work in winter? A. Of course. In fact, buying next year's spring work in winter is more practical than buying in season — accounting for framing time and shipping windows, it's better to move one beat ahead of the season.
Q. Between an art print and a unique work, which suits spring better? A. Spring is the season of "light and lightness," so art prints and small-format watercolors fit beautifully. But if you want depth that lasts, a unique oil or print holds its presence longer. Mixing both media on a spring wall is also a strong composition.
Q. What about spring works not on this list? A. Many of SAF's 127 artists hold spring-themed works. Search the full artwork gallery using keywords like "spring," "flower," or "magnolia," or browse artists' pages directly — there are treasures beyond this list.
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Spring begins on the wall. If the light at your window has already changed, it is time to change one wall. Browse all spring works at SAF →
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