Last Cactus Standing
In these artworks, I chose to use recycled materials to portray the cactus. By working with reused items, I aim to emphasize the importance of sustainability and the role that recycling can play in protecting our planet. The use of discarded materials serves as a metaphor for how something seemingly useless can be transformed into something meaningful, just as small changes in our daily habits can contribute to preserving the environment.
These pieces were inspired by a news story about the disappearance of cacti, velvet mesquite, foothill paloverde, ocotillo, creosote bush, pinyon pines and junipers in Arizona due to abnormal weather patterns. Cacti, which are symbols of resilience and survival in harsh conditions, are now endangered by climate change and extreme temperatures. The thought of losing such iconic plants moved me to create this work, reflecting on the broader environmental crisis we face.
Cacti, though strong, are vulnerable in the face of climate change, just like many other aspects of our ecosystem. Through these pieces, I hope to raise awareness about the urgency of addressing environmental issues. I want viewers to reflect on the impact of their choices and feel inspired to take action, however small, towards a more sustainable future.
Sān(산): Mountains II
In my recent body of work, I explore the theme of mountains using a mixed media approach on canvas. Mountains evoke within me a profound sense of longing for home, nostalgia for cherished individuals, and even a connection to a past life that feels strangely familiar yet unexplored. They rise majestically into the endless expanse of the sky, symbolizing the limitless opportunities and paths awaiting me in life. Contemplating these natural wonders offers me a moment of tranquility, where I can lose myself in the promise of an uncertain yet promising future.
Through my art, I aim to cultivate a serene state of mind and share my vision of nature's beauty. My process involves painting with acrylics on paper, incorporating hole-punched patterns meticulously glued onto canvas. This meditative act prompts profound contemplation, enabling me to express my experiences with precision and depth.
Sān(산): Mountains
In my recent body of work, I explore the theme of mountains using a mixed media approach on canvas. Mountains evoke within me a profound sense of longing for home, nostalgia for cherished individuals, and even a connection to a past life that feels strangely familiar yet unexplored. They rise majestically into the endless expanse of the sky, symbolizing the limitless opportunities and paths awaiting me in life. Contemplating these natural wonders offers me a moment of tranquility, where I can lose myself in the promise of an uncertain yet promising future.
Through my art, I aim to cultivate a serene state of mind and share my vision of nature's beauty. My process involves painting with acrylics on paper, incorporating hole-punched patterns meticulously glued onto canvas. This meditative act prompts profound contemplation, enabling me to express my experiences with precision and depth.
Mindscapes
My recent body of work explores and organizes organic structures and landscapes I pass by in everyday life. I unite and manage images derived from varied life forms such as wood, flowers, plants, and so on. I crystalize these images from the environment to form my own world of emotion and awareness. Through these imagined landscapes, I strive to create a peaceful mind for myself and share my vision of the beauty in nature.
My works of art were formerly realized through oil painting, but has transformed into pen drawn works on canvas and panel. The organic nature of canvas and panels brings out a different visual interpretation of my mental thoughts. The action of drawing fine one–dimensional lines on a permanent platform forces me to meditate deeply about my experience and express it with precision. Unlike oil painting, the permanence of ink does not allow me to retreat or correct which is in likeness to actions taken in true life.
