drawing, painting,

as these forms allow me to convey my beliefs visually and authentically. With each stroke and color choice, I translate my inner thoughts and ideas onto the canvas, creating a powerful, personal narrative. This visual language gives me a way to explore themes that resonate with me and express concepts that words alone can’t capture. For me, art is a direct expression of my values and perspectives, allowing others to see the world through my eyes.

Nature vs Nurture

This work reflects on Korea's 2024 beauty standards while critically reimagining Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus." The modern Venus has a slimmer, more elegant appearance that reflects contemporary Korean ideals, in contrast to the Renaissance Venus, who was praised for her gentle curves and natural shape. This Venus, which emerges from a minimalist setting, represents the pressures of a society that values symmetry, slenderness, and perfection over natural diversity. The work challenges the inflexibility of modern norms by contrasting these values with the classic beauty of Botticelli's Venus and urging a more inclusive, wide-ranging understanding of beauty.

The Essence of Form

I highlight the intricacy and beauty of the human anatomy while examining the female form in this charcoal drawing. By concentrating on the bare body, I hope to highlight the strength and beauty that are present in every curve and contour while also bringing attention to the fine details of bone and muscle. I can highlight the play of light and shadow across the skin by creating dramatic contrasts with charcoal's rich, dark tones. Every stroke conveys my profound admiration for the human body as a medium for expression, provoking viewers to consider the relationship between identity and form. The beauty of the human experience is both studied and honored in this work.

Luminous Depths

I see my ideal home located away in the ocean's depths in this piece of art. My house is surrounded by bright marine life and is a haven for fanciful animals like giant squids and mermaids. The essence of underwater wonders is captured in the bursting beauty of the deep-sea environment. The calm waters are illuminated by a kaleidoscope of colors produced by glowing corals and luminescent jellyfish. This work reflects my desire for peace and adventure in my ideal home by inviting viewers to explore a magical world where imagination blends with the ocean's natural beauty.

Self Portrait

This piece of art features two self-portraits in the popular Instagram mirror selfie style. Both views of the artist are depicted: on the left, holding a phone, appearing at ease and composed. By adding depth and highlighting clothing and facial features, charcoal shading keeps the background simple so that the subject is the main focus. A more introspective gaze that displays an internal, vulnerable side is visible in the mirrored reflection. The use of charcoal gives the piece a timeless, unadulterated quality by fusing modern selfie aesthetics with a sense of introspection.

Raw Perception

This piece of art reinterprets Jenny Saville-inspired themes to challenge how society views women's bodies. Previously praised for their beauty, fuller female bodies are now frequently criticized with terms like "meat" or "pig." In response, this piece stitches portions of a woman's body to look like raw meat using embroidery. The work mocks a culture that objectifies and devalues natural, fuller figures, turning them into lifeless commodities, through this visceral portrayal. It asks viewers to consider the harmful ways society perceives and evaluates women's bodies by fusing the tenderness of fabric with the brutality of meat-like imagery.

Reflections of the Korean Peninsula

This piece of art examines the divergent lives that could have developed if I had been born in North Korea rather than South Korea. The Korean Peninsula, a special area of division and continuous armistice, is home to two countries that have been divided for a long time by different systems and ideologies. I present two selves in this work: one influenced by the fast-paced, democratic South Korean way of life and another shaped by the harsh realities of North Korean life. I want viewers to consider the effects of national division and how a person's birthplace on this divided land can influence their identity, opportunities, and worldview by graphically contrasting these two paths.

Gesture and Grace

I experiment with the complex shapes and motions of my hands from a variety of perspectives in this pastel painting. I document the distinct textures and details that tell their stories by paying close attention to my own hands. The delicate interplay of light and shadow is reflected in every pastel stroke, demonstrating my hands' inherent grace and strength. I experiment with various viewpoints, focusing on the gestures that express intention and emotion. This work invites viewers to consider their own experiences and relationships with the world around them, while also celebrating the hands as instruments of creation and communication.

Harvesting Memories

Priority Seating

This piece of art reimagines a common subway scene to address South Korea's aging population and low birth rate. In order to depict a society in which the elderly outnumber the younger ones, I have substituted the general seating area for the seniors' priority seating area. A growing imbalance is highlighted by the empty seats that were once designated for younger passengers, which reflect the lack of children's laughter in playgrounds. By using this change in visuals, the work challenges the social effects of falling birth rates and growing numbers of elderly people, asking viewers to think about how a country with fewer young people will be able to continue.

Landscape

The serene nostalgia of Bukchon Hanok Village amid the towering skyscrapers of contemporary Seoul is captured in this ink-on-paper scene. The brushstrokes, which are created by dipping wood in ink, capture the natural textures of the hanok rooftops and the winding stone streets that traverse the village, capturing the spirit of Joseon-era Seoul. The peaceful coexistence of the past and present is highlighted by the faint silhouettes of skyscrapers in the background, which contrast with the hanoks. Viewers are drawn into a singular cultural harmony in this work, where history subtly permeates a dynamic, changing urban landscape.

Everyday Elegance

In this pastel still life drawing, I've included a range of commonplace items from my house. I am able to depict the roundness of a horn, the vivid life of blossoming flowers, and everyday objects like an apple and a snack bag by paying close attention. The textures and colors of each element are displayed with meticulous rendering. I can use pastels to create a warm, personal atmosphere in the composition because they are gentle and blendable. This artwork inspires viewers to find beauty in commonplace items by highlighting the artistic potential in daily life and honoring the happiness and comfort of the home.