ARTIST STATEMENT
My artistic practice centers on the human figure, with a profound focus on hands as the vessel of unspoken, authentic human connection. My work evolved from hard-edge paintings of human silhouettes, where I explored the fluidity and entanglement of bodily movements. As I streamlined forms by reducing muscles and joints, a pivotal shift occurred: what emerged were not just limbs, but large, finger-like tentacles—guiding me to embrace "hands" as the core motif, a destiny-driven turn toward the essence of connection.
I now dedicate myself to capturing the subtle, fleeting hand movements that unfold in face to-face human interactions—moments of care, hesitation, or tenderness shared between friends, partners, and loved ones. These unpolished, instinctive gestures carry emotions beyond words or expressions, a rarity in our digital age where massive, low-cost information fosters hasty, superficial connections. Inspired by Simmel’s *The Metropolis and Mental Life*, I reflect on modern society’s numbness amid constant stimulation and the loss of willingness for deep human bonds.
My practice seeks to cherish these ephemeral "hand moments," which I believe are increasingly precious. Through my figurative works, I invite viewers to revisit the true meaning of human connection. As technology evolves toward the metaverse, I aim to explore the essence of connection at its core—encouraging attention to these invaluable, unguarded instants. This inquiry into what it means to connect as humans defines my graduate research journey.