Sunflowers — Young Kim

Artwork story

About the Artwork

These forms resemble clustered buds that seem to feed on darkness rather than escape it. Fragmented and tightly gathered, they grow out of a dense, shadowed ground. Their repetition suggests persistence, but not ease—each form feels sustained by what surrounds it. They do not overcome the darkness; they depend on it, rooted in a space where growth and burden remain inseparable.

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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