Hyeseong Cho

My artistic journey is a reflection of my deep exploration into the intricacies of human emotions, rooted in my personal experiences and contemplation of the absurdity that defines our existence. Through my paintings, I seek to encapsulate the essence of deep human nihilism and anxiety, translating these complex emotions into visual narratives that resonate with both my personal journey and the shared human experience. Central to my artistic exploration is the concept of human vulnerability, the sudden exposure to the scrutiny of myriad gazes. This vulnerability finds its voice in the recurring motifs of windows and doors within my art. These metaphors, laden with layers of meaning, mirror the human condition - a delicate interplay between the unknown, anxiety, and hope. A recent encounter with Franz Kafka's “The Street Window” intensified my fascination with these symbolic structures, emphasizing their significance in anchoring a solitary existence while navigating the external world. My compositions evolve from a psychological perspective, capturing the fragile landscape of human emotions. The structure of windows and doors, exposed to countless perspectives, symbolizes the tenuous grasp we have on the fabric of reality. This imagery resonates with the predicament of human beings thrust into existence, irrespective of their intentions, and underscores the instability inherent in our lives.