멍 (Healing Stripes) III

Artist's curation

A bruise (멍) is caused by a blow or impact that ruptures the underlying blood vessels. The vessels show hints of various vivacious colors as the white blood cells break blood down over time, to heal. With her fingers, the artist recreates the colors of the different stages of a bruise, and paints stripes down the canvas. Next, with white gesso on her thumb, she swipes over the colorful vertical lines. A gentle act, like wiping tears off another’s face. After a few layers of different colors of a bruise’s phase, and swiping with her thumb, the artist performs the tangible act of healing and learns how the body regenerates and recovers from trauma.

Artist Story:

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 exhibition 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. 

Information: 

Size: 91.5 x 152 cm
Material: Acrylic and mixed media on canvas
Year of completion: 2025

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