Hye-Young HWANG

Hwang Hye-young, an artist from Busan, centers her work around the theme of the girl. In her artwork, the girl symbolizes not only the character within the paintings but also the gap between her outward appearance as an adult artist and her inner vulnerability and immaturity. The girl reflects the environment in which the artist grew up and serves as a symbol for people of all genders and ages.

The artist's life is surrounded by multiple generations of women: her mother’s generation with two sons and five daughters, her own generation with three sisters including herself, and the next generation with two nieces and four nephews. These many women are deeply embedded in the artist’s life, making them as essential as the air she breathes.

As Hwang Hye-young experiences the waves of growth and adolescence, she empathetically reflects these experiences in her work. Her art naturally incorporates moments from her own adolescence as well as those of her children. Through her life, she has come to realize that adolescence is not just a phase but a continuous journey of growth that lasts a lifetime.