House of Oh Jiho, Pioneer of Western Painting 오지호 생가

House of Oh Jiho, Pioneer of Western Painting 오지호 생가

Oh Jiho (1905-1982) is a master of Western painting. He introduced the painting style of impressionism in this region. This house is currently owned by his daughter-in-law and Oh Jiho lived here from 1954 until his death in 1982. The uniqueness of this thatch–covered house is symbolic of the traditional style of housing used in Korea a century ago. In Hwasun, there is an official memorial hall built in honor of Oh Jiho.

• Address: 278 Jisan-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-222-7160
• Website: www.ohchiho.co.kr
• Bus Stop: Dongsanchogyo (동산초교), Dongsanchogyo Yeop (동산초교옆) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)
• *Call before visiting the house, as Oh Jiho’s daughter-in-law is in residence there.