a sad story today about the painter, Na Hyea Seok.

Artists often are counter-culture and their rebellion stems from their unique view of life, but if they alienate their family and are rejected by their society it doesn't end well for them.

Such was the case of Na Hyea Seok.

Ironically, even her decision to become a nun at Soo Deok Sa simply resulted in further isolating her.

She probably wasn't allowed to enter the temple because of her scandalous life.

I agree with you, @slowwalker, her life was tragic and her death deplorable but it's a cautionary tale about walking that thin line between being avant-garde and innovative and rebellious and defiant.