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Artist Choi Jae-Yi continues her work under the belief that the deeply personal is also universal. After enduring a period of illness, she found inspiration in the sight of trees lying exposed to the sea breeze in Jeju, using this as a motif in her work. She began to express the contrast between wind and home—where wind represents abstraction and freedom, and home serves as a final point of emotional expression. Through her work, she engages in an internal dialogue, finding both emotional liberation and healing in the act of creation. 

On the other hand, artist Hwang Ho-Seok jots down striking words or ideas for his work. He reflects on them over time, creating stories and images, often choosing photos he has previously taken. He then discovers and expresses unnoticed details or emotions within these photos. He seeks to translate intimate feelings drawn from everyday life and relationships into his paintings, hoping viewers will find healing through this expression. 

Through Roland Barthes' concept of nuance, the works of these two artists encompass more than mere differences; they depict emotions in distinct ways, allowing for varied interpretations. This divergence shapes the mood of each piece, offering viewers a more profound emotional connection. Despite their contrasting motifs and approaches, both artists share a common purpose: to explore emotional healing. They invite viewers to freely interpret and find solace in their works, subtly whispering that each person can find personal healing within the relationship between their everyday lives and surroundings. 

– Curator Sim Da-Seul