Untitled (White Squares)

Artist's curation

String is glued onto the canvas in evenly spaced, straight lines. A layer of string lies horizontally across the canvas. The next layer of string lies vertically on top. Stacked together, these lines materialize to form cubes from squares. In this process the artist reconciles with the frustration in her inability to create even lines, as the canvas bends and string slacks. She repeats the process over and over again, on top of one another. Through this she learns that practice makes perfect and to think outside the box as, over time, the squares eventually become cubes.

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 x 61 cm
Material: Thread, glue, and gesso on canvas
Year of completion: 2024

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