Today, we’d like to introduce you to Ahyun Jeon.
Hi Ahyun, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
When I was young, I attended kindergarten in the United States for one year and six months. At that time, I started kindergarten without even knowing the alphabet. I said hello in Korean, but what I received back was not Korean but an alien language. This breakdown in communication came as a great fear to me. After that, all I could do was draw. When I drew, my teacher and friends greeted me with bright smiles.
Although I did not understand language, being able to communicate through visual media gave me great joy, and from then on, I dreamed of becoming an artist. And as a painter, sharing emotions and empathy through my work has become one of the most important things to me. As time passed and I became a college student, I had the opportunity to realize again how important communication through work is. I suddenly began to have doubts about ‘love.’ The love we encounter in novels, dramas, and movies is very beautiful and fantastic. However, I began to think about whether love is an illusion.
From this point on, I analyzed the ambivalence about certain emotions and states. And after seeing the works painted on this theme, viewers told me about their experiences and felt a sense of emotional irony. I was able to relate to people visually again. Furthermore, I learned that expressing these emotions through painting was one of my defense mechanisms, and this has continued into my current work.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
When I struggled with negative emotions, my family and friends around me showed me the positive side—moments of despair and unhappiness made me realize the potential for growth in my future life. Conversely, I also experienced that happiness and joy are fleeting and not permanent.
The stories of my family and friends exposed me to different worlds, shaping my perspective on the world. Moreover, this perspective has greatly inspired me as I work on the experiences and emotions of people in society.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
As an emerging artist, I am still discovering what makes me unique and what aspects of my work I can be proud of. To me, painting itself brings happiness and fulfillment.
However, I am looking forward to future growth and development. As someone who values balance and harmony in artistic expression, I continually strive to study and improve these elements. I have great hopes that my work will develop in the future.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
Fortune and misfortune are the inspirations for my work. When I struggled with negative emotions, my family and friends around me showed me the positive side—moments of despair and unhappiness made me realize the potential for growth in my future life. Conversely, I also experienced that happiness and joy are fleeting and not permanent.
The stories of my family and friends exposed me to different worlds, shaping my perspective on the world. Moreover, this perspective has greatly inspired me as I work on the experiences and emotions of people in society. Based on this inspiration, I have continued to work until now.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jeonahyun0213.wixsite.com/ahyunjeon
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_aj_art?igsh=MWNnd3g4NWhnZ21kag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
