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Germination abundance, and seems to comfort young Koreans
For me, who tends a vegetable garden, farming is a who do not have children, telling them not to worry
break from the hardships of handling iron, where I too much.
can touch nature with my eyes and hands. When I Botticelli’s Venus flutters her hair in a characteristic way
plant and grow lettuce, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and spreads the fragrance of love.
peanuts, and green onions, weeds begin to attack. The greatest virtue a human can have is love and
Where were the invisible weed seeds hiding?... When acceptance.
the rainy season begins and the rainfall increases,
weeds naturally take over the garden. Love Tree
In a peanut field that has not been sprayed with soil The studio located on the side of a mountain is a
pesticides, small bugs crawl through the ground, and beautiful place to watch the sunset. Now that I am old
seeds that are trying to survive push the ground up enough to feel the majestic beauty and meaning of
with absolute force. the sunset, my attitude toward nature and the world
seems to have become a little more humble.
For nearly 20 years, I have been exploring the form of
leaves made of stainless steel and reflecting on their
properties.
I began making trees with veins, paying attention to
the symbolism of the veins of the leaves, which are
just before they return to the earth.
The large veins attached to the tree are embracing
flower buds, leaves, and my own long body.
The flower buds and leaves that begin life on the tree’s
gemston tree 2024 body, and the veins of the leaves that head toward the
end of life come together to create an imaginary tree.
Hug
“Hug” is the form of This is a “love tree” that embraces itself and the world
Venus, reincarnated while heading toward the end with a calm and
as a tree, standing beautiful appearance like a sunset.
and asking for a hug
from us who are tired.
Venus of Willendorf 2024.10
is the goddess who Sculptor Kang Shin-young
symbolizes fertility and
hug 2022

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