I use the most basic tools - pencil on paper and wood - to see how far one medium can take me to different scales, formats and other possibilities. I want to present my philosophy of life in a very basic way without color and brilliant decorations. A certain color will give a specific meaning, but the tone of black and white does not limit imagination and space. In this colorless world, we still can see the color and radiant source of life penetrating through the layers of graphite.
I am fascinated and experienced by how the broken bits of riddled paths in our lives can link to each other and complete us in some ways. From the reality to the surreal and illusionary world, the untouchable and invisible time and space overlap the unpredictable challenges and growth of us. Illusion annexes and extracts these unspeakable thoughts into the real world. In order to capture the moment of time in space, I create different shades and shapes to make the abstract vision of light, shadow and space solid by freezing these untouchable and fluid elements. My drawing presents the inner of human when the surreal exterior space transforming into the illusionary interior of architecture. The shadow within reflects its subject as the soul to the human being.
In my earlier 3D work, I have used illusions to distort the real 3D structures. In addition to the previous concept, I add a new idea to the Penumbra and Penumbra II series to create true shadows from designed 3D structures, in combination with illusionary shades to generate real and imaginary shade puzzles. I am devoted to unfolding my view of life and seeking the balance between the existence and illusion through my artwork.