SON JUNG-KEE
South Korea
Son Jung-Kee explores the human inner world and the stillness of solitude through the questions “How should we live?” and “Who am I?”
His works begin in moments of voluntary silence and isolation, where he believes one can finally encounter the true self. Through painting, he invites viewers to pause, set down the burdens of daily life, and enter a quiet space of introspection.
Work Description
Rather than depicting a narrative, the artist focuses on psychological and emotional flow. By minimizing figures and spatial cues, he creates a field of calm where one can face oneself as simply “being.”
For him, solitude differs from isolation—it is not loneliness born of absence, but fullness found through self-chosen stillness.
His works visualize these meditative states, opening a silent doorway toward inner reflection and healing.
Materials & Techniques
The artist works solely with black and white acrylic paint, a choice rooted in the philosophy of emptiness rather than limitation. By removing the unnecessary, he seeks the essence that remains. His monochrome surfaces symbolize a balance between light and shadow, representing the equilibrium of life and mind.