"Lighten up" Painting

B. 1978 Seoul, South Korea.
Move to North America in 2002, since then lived variety cities in Canada and US, studied and worked in Animation industry. She Worked on many projects-such as "My little ponies" as an preproduction artist, mainly color styling.
After 16 years of lives in North America, she wants to worked on her own projects and started new journey.

Artist Statement
In the fast-paced rhythm of modern urban life, people inevitably experience stress and seek healing in their own ways. Sometimes, even the effort to rest requires additional planning and time, which can itself become another source of pressure. For me, one of the most meaningful forms of healing is experiencing nature.

When I began my life as an artist, I developed an interest in gardening. As I observed the small flowers I grew through each changing season, I felt myself drawing closer to nature, and through that closeness, I experienced emotional restoration. I was fascinated by how each flower carried its own delicately refined design and unique palette of colors. Gradually, I found myself appreciating even the trees and grass along the streets, marveling at their transformations and vitality.

I sense the presence of nature in the subtle changes of the seasons—when I notice the shifting colors of leaves, when the wind brushes against my skin, or when I observe the quiet growth of a small potted plant. In those moments, I feel both fully alive and deeply present. These experiences gently return me to a forgotten world of childlike innocence, offering a sense of comfort and peace.

Human beings are also part of nature. When we see children running freely and joyfully, we often find ourselves smiling without realizing it—perhaps because we recognize and respond to that pure innocence. I believe that as long as we carry even a small piece of that purity within our hearts, we can endure difficult seasons. Like flowers that withstand the winter and bloom again in vibrant color, hope can always blossom anew.

Through my work, I seek to express the subtle transformations of the natural environment around me, intertwined with the innocent wonder I once felt while reading fairy tales as a child. Imagining stories through various characters is part of this process. Rather than dwelling on heavy or serious thoughts, I aim to create warm and gentle images that invite viewers into moments of lighthearted imagination.