Before the Dance
Title: "Before the Dance"
Size: 32 x 32 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Ji Hyang Ryu
Before the Dance captures a quiet, intimate moment of anticipation. A young woman, dressed in a richly detailed traditional outfit, fastens her ghungroo—ankle bells worn by classical Indian dancers. Her long, dark hair flows gently over her vibrant attire, which is adorned with intricate patterns in red, orange, and gold. Surrounded by blooming flowers and warm sunlight, she sits in focused stillness, caught in the quiet ritual that precedes performance.
Painted with empathy and admiration, this portrait celebrates cultural expression, beauty, and strength. Ji Hyang Ryu was inspired by a fleeting moment she witnessed just before the dancer took the stage. The piece reflects her appreciation for the diverse traditions that enrich Canadian life, and her ongoing interest in capturing the grace and stories of women from different cultural backgrounds.
As with much of Ryu’s work, the painting invites the viewer to pause—to observe the preparation, the humanity, and the discipline behind the performance, and to honor the beauty found in everyday moments of cultural identity.
Title: "Before the Dance"
Size: 32 x 32 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Ji Hyang Ryu
Before the Dance captures a quiet, intimate moment of anticipation. A young woman, dressed in a richly detailed traditional outfit, fastens her ghungroo—ankle bells worn by classical Indian dancers. Her long, dark hair flows gently over her vibrant attire, which is adorned with intricate patterns in red, orange, and gold. Surrounded by blooming flowers and warm sunlight, she sits in focused stillness, caught in the quiet ritual that precedes performance.
Painted with empathy and admiration, this portrait celebrates cultural expression, beauty, and strength. Ji Hyang Ryu was inspired by a fleeting moment she witnessed just before the dancer took the stage. The piece reflects her appreciation for the diverse traditions that enrich Canadian life, and her ongoing interest in capturing the grace and stories of women from different cultural backgrounds.
As with much of Ryu’s work, the painting invites the viewer to pause—to observe the preparation, the humanity, and the discipline behind the performance, and to honor the beauty found in everyday moments of cultural identity.
Title: "Before the Dance"
Size: 32 x 32 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Ji Hyang Ryu
Before the Dance captures a quiet, intimate moment of anticipation. A young woman, dressed in a richly detailed traditional outfit, fastens her ghungroo—ankle bells worn by classical Indian dancers. Her long, dark hair flows gently over her vibrant attire, which is adorned with intricate patterns in red, orange, and gold. Surrounded by blooming flowers and warm sunlight, she sits in focused stillness, caught in the quiet ritual that precedes performance.
Painted with empathy and admiration, this portrait celebrates cultural expression, beauty, and strength. Ji Hyang Ryu was inspired by a fleeting moment she witnessed just before the dancer took the stage. The piece reflects her appreciation for the diverse traditions that enrich Canadian life, and her ongoing interest in capturing the grace and stories of women from different cultural backgrounds.
As with much of Ryu’s work, the painting invites the viewer to pause—to observe the preparation, the humanity, and the discipline behind the performance, and to honor the beauty found in everyday moments of cultural identity.
