Packed Silence - Original Painting from Young Kim

This piece holds a quiet, compressed tension. The forms are tightly arranged, preserved in a state that feels almost suspended. There is a sense of stillness that leans toward absence— as if time has slowed, or stopped altogether. The surface suggests cold containment, where nothing decays, yet nothing lives. What remains is held in place, caught between preservation and loss. The silence is not empty. It is frozen, carrying the weight of what no longer moves.

"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.