My Artwork

This work draws inspiration from a lantern fish toy that accompanied me throughout my childhood. Its soft glow and playful form became embedded in my memory, representing a period of innocence, wonder, and imagination. Years later, this familiar object remains significant, not because of its material value, but because of the personal experiences and emotions it continues to carry.

Through the medium of etching, I reimagine the lantern fish as a floating figure suspended between reality and memory. Surrounded by luminous circular forms and immersed in a dark atmospheric space, the fish appears to drift through an undefined realm. The use of tonal contrast and texture creates a dreamlike environment that reflects the fragmented and elusive nature of recollection.

At its core, this artwork examines how memory shapes our perception of ordinary objects. A simple childhood toy is transformed into a symbolic vessel of nostalgia, demonstrating how emotional attachment can imbue everyday things with lasting meaning. By revisiting this personal memory, I hope to evoke a sense of reflection, encouraging viewers to consider the objects that have quietly accompanied and shaped their own lives.

This woodcut print is inspired by objects that were once a familiar part of childhood environment. The rotary telephone, electric fan, switches, and sockets were everyday items that quietly existed in the background of daily life. As technology continues to evolve, many of these objects have gradually disappeared from contemporary homes, becoming traces of a past era. Through this work, I revisit these fading memories and reflect on the passage of time.

Using the medium of woodcut, I simplify and reconstruct these objects through strong contrasts of black and white. The carved lines emphasize texture, light, and form while also evoking a sense of nostalgia. By arranging these outdated household items within a single composition, I create a visual archive that preserves fragments of personal and collective memory. The title Fading Days refers not only to the disappearance of these objects but also to the gradual fading of the moments associated with them.

This artwork explores the relationship between memory, time, and material culture. Although these objects may no longer serve an important function in our daily lives, they continue to carry emotional and historical significance. Through this work, I want to reflect on the ordinary objects that once shaped their own experiences and consider how memories can preserve what time slowly erases.

This painting began with a moment from my daily life. While waiting for transport on my way home, I noticed the tunnel and the platform in front of me, and I was struck by how quiet and unfamiliar the space felt. Although it was an ordinary urban scene, it seemed to hold a sense of stillness and mystery that stayed with me. I wanted to turn that brief observation into a painting and explore how a familiar place could become something more reflective and imaginative.

In the composition, I intentionally simplified the scene to shift it away from a literal depiction of a real location. The tracks lead toward a tunnel whose destination remains unknown, while the blank signboard and removed background details create a more open and ambiguous space. By reducing specific references, I allow the viewer to focus on the atmosphere of the scene rather than its exact identity. The painting exists somewhere between reality and imagination, transforming an everyday environment into a contemplative landscape.

The blue-green palette further distances the work from naturalistic representation and introduces a sense of calm, quiet, and dreamlike uncertainty. I am interested in how color can change the emotional character of a place and reveal hidden qualities within ordinary surroundings. For me, landscape is not only about describing a physical location, but also about expressing a state of mind. Through this work, I try to pause, reflect, and experience the subtle balance between familiarity and the unknown.