Suin Choi

Suin Choi (b. 1987) stages a delicate tug-of-war between the "self (subject)," the "others (object)," and the "external world" that contemplates these relationships on the canvas. When forming relationships, everyone holds back certain feelings they cannot fully reveal. Suin Choi depicts the emotions and attitudes of the "self," who experiences the uneasy nature of human connections, making it difficult to discern what is genuine. The subject may be contemplative, evasive, aggressive, or yearning for love and attention. Through sharp or sometimes sweet brushstrokes, Choi candidly expresses her commentary on the relationships she forms with the world around her by borrowing elements from nature. Through the personified natural elements in her works, viewers are encouraged to confront their own honest selves.