The Black one is shining too. 2024. muk on hanji. 25 x 25 cm
This work is an experimental exploration addressing the question: What makes a piece visually compelling, and what causes a viewer’s gaze to linger?
My answer is in the depth of the artwork, its layers.
I believe that a work with multiple levels of elements, whether conceptual, visual, or material, sustains attention longer and invites diverse interpretations,
compared to something purely straightforward. It encourages viewers to engage more deeply and reflectively.
By layering three sheets of paper painted with muk, I created a composition with multiple depths.
The surface was further given a three-dimensional quality by carving into the paper, adding both physical and visual depth.
In certain areas, I applied oil to introduce transparency, allowing light to pass through which made an another depth.
As the work progressed, the interplay of white and black revealed a luminous contrast, which ultimately inspired the title < The Black One Is Shining Too >.