Corset, Print by Young Kim

Freedom begins not by revealing what is hidden, but by choosing to face it. Beneath the surface lies more than instinct or desire—there are unfamiliar traces that shape who we are. Fear urges us to conceal them, yet liberation is found in the courage to confront them. Like loosening a corset, freedom is not a final state but the willingness to shed what confines us and step into our truest self.

"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.