Girl in the Hoodie — Young Kim

Artwork story

About the Artwork

A hoodie can be a way of hiding from the world, creating a boundary between ourselves and others. Yet here, that boundary is not a cold wall, but one softened by patterns that reveal the person within. The wall around the heart does not always become a prison. Sometimes it becomes a foundation where we discover who we are and slowly build ourselves. Rather than hiding us, it can help us stand more fully as ourselves.

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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