Why the Sun...?
Original artwork

Why the Sun...?

Young Kim
$800.00
Date created
Aug 29, 2026
Medium
Oil on canvas
Category
Portrait
Dimensions
20 × 20 × 1.5 in
Framing
Unframed
Artwork story

About the Artwork

The sun exposes everything upon a rough, hot, and barren surface. Even memories and pain I wished to forget are pulled back into a cold, indifferent reality, forcing me to confront them once again. The stronger and hotter the sun becomes, the deeper the shadows grow. Even when I close my eyes in refusal, its sting remains on my skin, and the anguish of life feels as though it may never end. Amid the piercing sound of cicadas, I stand trembling—like Meursault beneath the relentless sun, wavering under the weight of absurdity and an unforgiving light.
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.