ISoo Jeon
How Are We Actually Different? (About Racism) 무엇이 다를까
Voice of LOVE:
A mother dog looks after her puppies and cares about them the same way even when they come in different colors. She doesn’t cherish one puppy and spurn another because they have different-colored fur. Only human beings are capable of such incomprehensible prejudice.
Animals howl when their offspring are sick and feel obvious anguish when their offspring die. Every human being is somebody’s child; each of us is someone’s loved one. I just can’t seem to understand why people with a different skin tone are called racial slurs, viewed as inferior, or treated like the plague. How are we actually different from each other?
엄마개는 색깔이 다른 아기 강아지들을 똑같은 눈으로
똑같은 마음으로 바라보고 있다.
털색이 다르다고해서 누구는 미워하고 누구는 사랑하고 하지 않는다.
인간만이 도저히 알수 없는 생각들을 품고 있다.
동물들도 자식이 아프면 괴성을 지르고
자식이 죽으면 굉장한 괴로움을 표현한다.
우리 인간은 각각 누군가의 자식이고,
누군가의 사랑하는 존재이다.
색깔이 다르다고 해서 유색인종이라는 말과 전염병, 또는 하찮은 존재로
대하는 말투와 행동은 아무리 생각해도 난 알 수가 없다.
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Artist Story:
ISoo Jeon is a painter and writer who began his journey with his first children's book at the age of eight, publishing a total of 18 books. He aims to share his words and illustrations with more people, exerting a positive influence on society through his artistic endeavors, and he continues to engage with the community through his writing and art. He also places significant importance on his role as an environmental activist. In 2019, he opened a gallery called "Walking Wolves" in Jeju, dedicating efforts to help the Jeju Single Mothers Center and friends in Africa, striving to uphold valuable causes. This gallery hosts annual exhibitions on different themes, establishing itself as an important medium for making the world a little warmer.
ISoo Jeon presents captivating artworks with a unique sensibility and delicate touch, earning the affection of many. Visitors to his small gallery experience solace and inspiration. The artist's writings and illustrations provoke deep contemplation about the value of life, prompting reflections on significant moments, and resonate profoundly with viewers. His works convey messages of love and compassion, encouraging introspection on the relationships between humanity, nature, and society.
Information:
Size: 154.5 x 122cm
Material: Acrylic on canvas
Year of completion: 2017
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