A Thinker - Original Painting by Young Kim

This piece centers on a quiet, persistent act of thinking. The face is fragmented, but the gaze remains steady—absorbed, searching, and inward. Surrounding forms gather like layers of thought, dense and unresolved. There is no clear release, only a continuous process of holding, questioning, and enduring. Thinking here is not clarity—it is weight that stays.

"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.