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balloons-accompany Painting

Jinho Kee

South Korea

Painting, Oil on Canvas

Size: 23.9 W x 19.7 H x 0.8 D in

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"How come you draw balloons?" sometimes I get questioned. In answer to the inquiry, I take a Latin expression ‘carpe diem’ and ‘memento mori’. Carpe diem is usually translated "seize the day." Living in the moment is a resistance to mortality. By enjoying the present as though you take part in a festival, you become hardly conscious of time as if you were in timeless eternity. No one, however, can remain exempt from being mortal. Memento mori meaning "remember that you have to die" reminds you of transience nature of carpe diem. Balloons are everywhere at festivals. They elevate the spirit of the crowd but are doomed to be disposed. That's why a balloon is a proper metaphor for life that repeats its cycle of tension and relaxation. Fully inflated balloons unveil the balance between pursuit of desire and restraint. Colorful balloons represent various lives, and balloons making repeat patterns stand for lives all of a sort.(by Jinho Kee) "Balloons" by Jinho, Kee, done on oil on canvas seems to be a photograph at first glance. However, upon a closer look, the qualities of the balloons are skillfully captured through the subtlety of the brushstroke and the reflection of light on the surface of the balloons. The vibrancy of colours brings a smile across to the viewers and inspires them to start a new adventure today. (by Art Flatform) Artist Jin-Ho,Kee has achieved unique position on motif through researching deeply on the formative of balloon. Identical size of balloons in vivid and bright color are arranged densely with repeatitive rhythms and cadence of monotone.This painting is located between Hyperrealism and Realism. Anonymous approach like Minimalism on formative shows kind of indirect gesture on painting refraining from excessive expression of emotion. To research on balloon consistently as series contributes to include rich art historical value in this artwork. (by Jung-Hwi,Kim ) Up, up and away are the words that first come to mind when looking at artworks by South Korean artist Jinho Kee. Balloons’ seems to be a photograph at first glance. However, upon a closer look, this oil on canvas hyperrealism painting skillfully captures the reflection of light on the surface of the balloons through the subtlety of the brushstroke. Jinho Kee views balloons as an accurate metaphor for life - the vicious cycle of tension and relaxation. He believes in the Latin expression ‘carpe diem’ and ‘memento mori’. Carpe diem translates “seize the day” where as Memento mori means “remember that you have to die” - reminding you of the transience nature of carpe diem. Although all balloons are eventually disposed, they are known to elevate the spirit of the crowd. The artist believes in enjoying the present as though you’re at a carnival, where you’re not conscious of time and feel as if you’re in timeless eternity. Jin-Ho Kee has held 16 solo exhibitions and attained several Public Contests. During his career he has participated in over 200 exhibitions. Currently, Jinho Kee is a member of the Korean Fine Arts Association.(Around the World in 7 days) South Korean artist Jinho Kee's playful balloons will depict an accurate metaphor for life - the vicious cycle of tension and relaxation through the ephemeral life of balloons.(Around the World in 7 days)

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Painting:Oil on Canvas

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Size:23.9 W x 19.7 H x 0.8 D in

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