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ARTIST STATEMENT I am developing my own language based on the repetition of organic forms and unknown objects. Standard forms of the written semiotic systems are limited in accessing the strong visual feelings realized in painting. An important function of language is communication between people and cultures. I aspire to use my language to invoke an emotional response in the viewer, which relates to the wonder and apprehension of communication. There are three significant elements to my painting; repeated forms of calligraphy and philosophy which stems from my Korean heritage, bright tones of color, and flipping background and foreground, which creates visual ambiguity. By combining personal and formal elements the paintings become an allegory for the feeling that arises from communication. Use your mouse to select any of the numbers, and the image will appear in the window on the left hand side of the screen. Once selected, clicking on any of the images appearing in the window will provide an enlarged view of the image in the window. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14