The artist Oh Hyuk Jin, known for his work, explores emotions and memories through small everyday stories. Through his art and his own sensibilities, he conveys warm messages to viewers. His pieces draw inspiration from ordinary and small daily life moments, presenting the beauty discovered in the process through his reinterpretation.
When creating his works, Oh Hyuk Jin employs rough and unrefined touches, infusing his pieces with genuine emotions and vitality. His art boasts vibrant colors and loosely depicted scenes, combining realistic and emotional expressions. This distinctive style allows viewers to deeply feel the emotional content of his works. Additionally, the artist delves into mundane conversations and innocent stories, expressing emotions and events commonly experienced in our daily lives through his art.
In Oh Hyuk Jin's works, ordinary moments from daily life carry larger meanings and messages, resonating with viewers and conveying empathy.
Artist's Note:
The conversations we shared with each other in our daily lives often originated from trivial exchanges. Rather than investing a lot of time to comfort someone, understanding them as they are proved to be more effective. The warmth found in such simple conversations tends to offer greater solace to someone struggling with a heavy heart.
Solo Exhibitions:
2022 "Makeone'sawy" at Clamp Gallery
2022 "Inner Child" at M Contemporary
2021 "TPAINT WARMLY" at Ahyeon Amidi Gallery
2021 "Memories" at Gyeongnidan-gil KAKISTUFF
2020 "LOVE Is ALL®" at Hannam-dong 33apt
2020 "Comfort Days" at HaeBangChon Gallery D'oh!
2020 "UTOPIA" at Alex Room
[Selected Portfolio]
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