My work explores the relationship between narrative, identity, and the human psyche through figurative painting. Centering myself as the nude subject, I reclaim the female body as a site of strength, introspection, and authorship, moving beyond objectification to craft personal, emotionally resonant narratives. These images often revisit childhood memories and literary influences that shaped my sense of self when growing up in Korea, while also expanding into broader themes of Asian identity and cultural reflection.

Color is a crucial emotional and symbolic tool in my practice. Cool tones evoke calm, distance, or melancholy; warm hues suggest intensity, curiosity, or vitality. I place my figures in quiet, liminal spaces—natural or ambiguous environments that feel both intimate and infinite. These settings function as psychological landscapes, drawing the viewer inward while leaving room for interpretation.

In blending the personal with the universal, my work opens a dialogue between the internal and external, inviting viewers to consider how memory, culture, and emotion shape the ways we see ourselves—and how we see each other.