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Do you have something that represents you? For artist Lee Dong-hoon, Bruno serves that role. Bruno stands as a representative of the artist and a protagonist in the world he wishes to express. In this exhibition, Bruno is depicted as more peaceful and safe than ever before. We encapsulate this peace and safety with the word ‘rest.’ In response to the question 'What is rest?', author Lee Ki-joo describes it as 'a time to gather energy in life' in his book <Universal Words>. Nowadays, everyone prides themselves on living a busy life. "However, isn’t living without true rest like ignoring the low battery warning on your phone, knowing it will soon run out, and feeling anxious?" Through his paintings, the artist seeks to remind us of the importance of rest in our lives. Moreover, he emphasizes the need for purity, sincerity, and even childhood innocence as human beings. Through depictions of daily life or stories of rest, the artist aims to convey happiness, peace, and comfort of the mind using the medium of painting. Did you find yourself in the image of Bruno in the artwork? If so, you are already someone who fully relaxes your mind. If not, then we can find it together right now. We hope your hearts find complete rest at Samseyoung Galary.
Curator Shim Da-seul