The artwork explores the inner self and the ‘I’ that confronts itself. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. The black background seems to symbolise the abyss, and the blue and red figures, which meet under the curves and seem to be in opposition, have blurred boundaries. Through the figures that constantly give courage and faith to themselves, the artist talks about how we look back at ourselves in modern society, where we are often exposed to the gaze of others. 

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Belief

The artwork represents modern people comforting each other with their wounds. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. The black-and-white face divided into colored planes resembles the techniques of Picasso’s Cubism and shows the artist’s unique use of color and line. 

Salvation

The artwork discusses the change in the subject of love in the flow of life. The painting resembles medieval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. From being a child of someone, to friendship with a friend, to the love of a lover, to the love of a parent, a human being finally reaches the point of being a star.

i will be a star

The artwork began with the feeling that the moments we want to return remain black-and-white memories, and that we live with nostalgia as nourishment. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. The man and woman are depicted calmly with delicate lines contrasting with the intense cobalt blue background, conveying the emotion of longing through the scene of wanting to shout an encore to return to the past. 

encore

The artwork expresses the sadness of not being able to see the person you miss. The people gathered to commiserate and console is reminiscent of Picasso’s Guernica. The blazing sun in the background creates a strong contrast. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience.

I miss you, but let's hang in there

The artwork depicts the faces of people with different personalities. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. Although the figures are represented in a unified color and form, the smiles and blushing cheeks in front of their loved ones have different colors, and the artist tells the story of love through subtle changes. 

taste

The artwork expresses the artist’s feeling of making a promise to oneself while watching the sunset. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. A promise to oneself represents love for oneself and is the starting point of love that the artist wants to convey. 

promise

The artwork depicts angels caring for humans with infinite affection. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. Through the figures of humans in harmony with angels in sensual and intense color contrast, the artist expresses the sense of security that comes from blind love. 

Affection

The artwork was inspired by a moment when the artist was home alone. The painting, which is resembles medieval cathedral stained glass, relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses about several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. By presenting a person relaxing in their own space, away from the prying eyes of others, he offers modern individuals the comfort of rest. 

rest

The artwork conveys the story of an artist who imagines climbing to the highest point and enjoying freedom. The painting resembles mediaeval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. The body, divided into colored sections below the face, has a blurred boundary with the background, creating a state of assimilation with nature and expressing the universal emotion of freedom. 

Freedom

The artist discusses the modern people constantly trying to find their destined partner through the artwork. The painting resembles medieval cathedral stained glass and relates to the artist’s concept of humanitarian love. The artist discusses several types of love and offers a message of solace to the audience. He depicts anticipation and curiosity about the upcoming relationship through the image of a person leaving with a mismatched chair. 

Destiny

<You Me and US>, Gallery Traart, Seoul, Korea

<You Me and US >, Gallery Cellosters (DORE DORE), Incheon, Korea

<A.G.A.I.N>, Gallery Mansion 9, Seoul, Korea

<Garage sale, party>, bincan art festival, Seoul, Korea

Gon Jeong depicts diverse forms of love through his paintings He is currently working in Seoul and gets inspiration from people's conversations and emotions. It is believed that it is completed through the process of being comforted and empathized in everyday human relationships, and the artist intends to convey a message of consolation to visitors through love-themed works.  

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Gon JeongSeoul, South Korea, b. 1994

Gon Jeong
Seoul, South Korea, b. 1994