Confrontation — Young Kim

Artwork story

About the Artwork

Paul's words, "Otherwise you would have to leave this world" (1 Corinthians 5:10), revealed a quiet sorrow. To desire a world beyond this one while remaining within it is the paradox of existence. It felt like an invitation to return to the reality I had long resisted. Confrontation became the end of escape. The questions endured, unresolved, and I realized that living meant facing them rather than fleeing from them. So I turned back toward the world, carrying its weight as my own.

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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