Color has been a source of happiness and joy for me. I have fond memories of my mother teaching me about colors through sewing fabrics. It was a simple time, yet these memories are very dear to me and impact my artwork to this day. I can truly say that my use of vibrant colors keeps me young-at-heart.
My love for flowers has been consistent within my life. Recently, I have grown fond of orchids. Their complexities range in shape, color, and presentation and yet they all possess commonalities that tie them all into one family. The intricacies of each flower can only be seen upon close inspection and the simplicity of each one is striking. This complex yet simple creation has been the inspiration for my paintings.
It is with this youthful joy that I have painted these paintings.
~ Soo-Young Kim (Hong) |