Heeson Chun

Heesun Chun’s interest in color and form began in childhood, inspired by her love of coloring books and origami. During the pandemic, she deepened her artistic practice while spending time at home with her mother, who studied art in college. This period marked a turning point, as she began to develop her interests in art and expand the medium into painting.

Rather than copying subjects exactly, Chun explores the ways of redesigning and expressing things according to her own feelings and perceptions. She reinterprets them based on her own feelings and perceptions. Her work draws inspiration from everyday moments: the shifting colors of the sky, dogs she passes on the street, the varied forms and hues of flowers, and fleeting impressions of daily life. By capturing these small yet meaningful experiences, she invites viewers to rediscover the joy and beauty embedded in the everyday.

The piece “Flower Pond” was inspired by a lake in a park she frequently visited with her aunt’s family a few years ago. That trip was a meaningful opportunity for her to feel the importance of family, and through the flowers by the lake, she likely wanted to express her love and gratitude toward her aunt. Every time she sees the painting, she misses her aunt and recalls the moments they shared.