The Color of Silence
Original artwork

The Color of Silence

Young Kim
$300.00
Date created
Aug 11, 2026
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
12 × 12 × 1.5 in
Framing
Unframed
Artwork story

About the Artwork

The Color of Silence sees silence not as a moment when everything stops, but as a space where thought, emotion, and inner struggle continue intensely. Sometimes we choose silence because words are not yet ready. That silence does not mean life has paused. It can be a time to reflect, to gather strength, and to prepare what comes next. Even in stillness, something within us continues to move, change, and find its way toward expression.
Meet the artist
Young Kim

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.