"한국 극사실주의 1세대 화가인 주태석(1954-)은 ‘기찻길 작가’, ‘나무 작가’로도 불리며 대중에게 잘 알려져 왔다.
또한 파리 한국현대작가전, 상하이, 베이징, 토론토 아트페어, KIAF, KCAF 등 해외 유수한 전시에 약 600여 회 참가할 만큼의 저력을 보여주며 국제적인 화가로서의 입지를 다졌다."
"It is the first generation of hyperrealism painting also being called ‘Leader of hyperrealism painting’, well known for an ‘image of nature’ expressed in hyper realization. His work, which features three dimensions of shape, shadows without volume, and simple brush touches, Characterized by three-dimensional form, volume less shadows, and simple brush strokes, works are loved at domestic and abroad because naturalism, surrealism, and hyperrealism coexist in harmony with nature, imagination, and the inner world."