Blue Roses — Young Kim

Artwork story

About the Artwork

Blue roses have long symbolized what cannot naturally exist—the impossible, the unattainable, and the things we continue to desire despite knowing they may never be ours. In this painting, the flowers are gathered closely together, almost protected within their own world. Their blue is not simply a color of beauty, but a color of longing. Perhaps we are drawn most strongly to what remains just beyond our reach.

Meet the artist

Young Kim

"I think my art is a journey to explore human nature."

*Gallery artist – Sparrow Gallery, Denison TX, Heron House Gallery, Granbury TX, Galrie Du Nord, Amsterdam

Two artists have profoundly impacted my art: John Singer Sargent and Egon Schiele. Both are portrait artists, yet their styles are remarkably different, shaping the evolution of my own artistic style.

Sargent's incredible use of color and positioning on the canvas captivated me. His portraits are elegant and sophisticated, capturing light and texture beautifully. However, I began to question whether this external elegance truly captured human nature.

In contrast, Schiele’s portraits are more shocking, with darker colors and bolder lines. His style delves into the human psyche, revealing complexities and loneliness. This led me to incorporate more expressive and unconventional elements into my art.

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