Kyungsoo Choi

My Artist name 'Maul Josim'.
I am a digital painter.

I express the experiences, thoughts, stories of others, and impressions gathered from various cultural contents through the language of painting. To me, a painting is a singular perspective through which I view the world, rather than a vehicle for delivering a single, absolute answer.

While my own specific emotions and thoughts are embedded within each piece, I do not expect them to resonate with the viewer in the exact same way. Even the same painting can be interpreted differently depending on each individual’s unique experiences and emotions. I believe this diversity of perspectives constitutes another layer of meaning inherent in art.

A personally playful element of my work lies in the titles of my paintings. A title represents a single narrative born from gazing at the canvas, serving as the very foundation upon which the piece is built. Yet, I never intend for this narrative to be the sole definitive interpretation. If viewers discover alternative meanings through the lens of their own experiences and feelings, I consider that to be yet another valid story possessed by the painting.

Rather than creating art that demands empathy, I strive to create art that initiates it....

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2024 Art Alliance (Group)