$2,758
The work centers on two hands raised at eye level and two objects, creating a sense of tension through intersecting gazes that extend beyond the picture plane. Although the two objects share a similar form, they function as distinct entities, with subtle differences producing a nuanced contrast. The composition is divided into two asymmetrical zones, emphasizing the distance between the objects and further intensifying the tension. As a result, the viewer’s gaze does not settle in one place but moves back and forth, generating an experience in which separation and connection coexist. Light within the image is not rendered directly, but rather left as blank space, forming a sense of projection that lingers on the surface of the objects, almost like a screen. This treatment of light, combined with the close-up composition, minimizes the background and directs attention toward the forms, heightening the overall tension. Rather than reducing objects to specific functions or meanings, the artist focuses on their presence as they are. This perspective evokes the time and memory embedded within the objects, inviting the viewer to recall their own memories and establish a personal relationship with the image.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Acrylic on Jangji
- Size
- 116.8 cm x 91 cm
- Year
- 2026
- Signature
- Hand signed by artist
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
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SoYeong Kim reflects on urban life through photos taken in daily life, capturing fleeting moments that evoke a sense of both illusion and emptiness. Her work is characterized by creating illusionary scenes by adding painterly ambiguity to real landscapes. She paints by repeatedly layering vertical strokes of acrylic paint on traditional Korean paper (Jangji). The unique textures created from the combination of Jangji and acrylic form the depth and richness of her works. The warm texture of Jangji contrasts with the cold, artificial texture of acrylic, and through the brushstrokes, these elements merge to create a dualistic atmosphere in her compositions.
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CDA is a gallery stands for ‘Creative’, ‘Discovery’, and ‘Appreciation’. The gallery mainly presents creative activities in various fields of contemporary visual arts in the form of exhibitions. CDA exhibition mainly focuses on paintings but subjects to all kinds of genres and mediums such as sculpture, prints, photography, animation, and video. The form of the exhibitions is also balanced, with a mix of solo and group exhibitions, as well as art fairs and collaborative projects. We sincerely hope that our activities will serve as a spark for the realization of meaningful projects for creators(artists) and an opportunity for audiences to expand their inspiration and collecting.
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The work centers on two hands raised at eye level and two objects, creating a sense of tension through intersecting gazes that extend beyond the picture plane. Although the two objects share a similar form, they function as distinct entities, with subtle differences producing a nuanced contrast. The composition is divided into two asymmetrical zones, emphasizing the distance between the objects and further intensifying the tension. As a result, the viewer’s gaze does not settle in one place but moves back and forth, generating an experience in which separation and connection coexist. Light within the image is not rendered directly, but rather left as blank space, forming a sense of projection that lingers on the surface of the objects, almost like a screen. This treatment of light, combined with the close-up composition, minimizes the background and directs attention toward the forms, heightening the overall tension. Rather than reducing objects to specific functions or meanings, the artist focuses on their presence as they are. This perspective evokes the time and memory embedded within the objects, inviting the viewer to recall their own memories and establish a personal relationship with the image.
Artwork details+
- Medium
- Acrylic on Jangji
- Size
- 116.8 cm x 91 cm
- Year
- 2026
- Signature
- Hand signed by artist
- Edition
- Unique work
- Certificate
- Certificate of Authenticity issued by the gallery
Shipping & taxes+
- Ships from the gallery's location (set per work, defaults to the gallery address)
- Cost calculated at checkout by destination
- Optional full insurance in transit
- Usually ships within 10 business days, fine-art packed
- In-person pickup available for some works (no shipping fee)
- Listed price may include VAT applicable in the seller's country or the work's place of shipment
- Duties, import VAT/GST, customs fees, and other taxes in the buyer's country are not included and are the buyer's responsibility
- These are assessed by the destination customs authority and billed separately by the carrier
- Sales tax may be added at checkout depending on jurisdiction
$2,758