인사 | Insa: 맞닿은 첫울림 (Sound at First Touch)

The Stroll Gallery by Stella A&C (hereinafter called The Stroll Gallery), a Hong Kong-based venue that has been introducing the works of Korean artists, will host Suzy Kim’s solo exhibition <인사 | Insa: 맞닿은 첫울림 (Sound at First Touch) > from May 9 to May 24. This exhibition explores the intersection of gesture, sound, and cultural memory, inviting visitors to reflect on stillness in the flow of time.

The artist’s creative process involves tracing the body’s form while bowing in the adhesive, layering paint and peeling away to reveal imprints. The resulting works are not merely paintings, they are preserved performances, with each layer documenting a moment in time and each stroke embodying a dialogue between discipline and spontaneity.

Marking her first solo exhibition, Kim deeply engages with her Korean identity and the influences of Korean artists who have come before her, especially Dansaekhwa (단색화) artists. In Korean, ‘인사’ means “to greet someone” with the gesture of bowing. This act captivated the artist due to the meaning and intention behind it, representing tradition, respect and ritual within her culture. By connecting with her Korean heritage and honoring those artists who paved the way, she discovers the dialogue between past and present, as well as the beat of her Korean identity.

With this exhibition, The Stroll gallery hopes to provide viewers with an opportunity to connect with the rhythm of their inner selves, going beyond mere visual appreciation.

Suzy Kim (b.1998)

Suzy Kim is a Korean artist born in Seoul, currently based in Hong Kong. She explores the “journey of creation” that arises from repetitive actions. Her unique technique, which involves creating forms with adhesive and filling them with paint, is inspired by Korean sentiment and the philosophy of Dansaekhwa (단색화: Korean Monochrome Painting), visualizing the boundary where the artist’s inner world meets the external world. Having majored in Studio Art and English at Boston College, she gained recognition for her artistic merit by receiving the 2021 Allison R. McComber Junior Award. She continues to actively present her unique perspective through numerous group exhibitions in the United States. Currently, she is expanding her identity as a Korean artist while establishing herself as a promising creator based in Hong Kong.