ISoo Jeon
The person who helps me learn to love 사랑을 배우게 하는 사람
Voice of LOVE:
Sometimes the thought that I’m alone makes me sad. When that happens, I go over to hear Mom talk. She tells me that the birds flying so far away aren’t alone, because they fly with the wind and feel the warmth of the sun.
Mom says we can’t live without help from other people, without somebody to love. She says I’m already living for people who need me . . . .
It’s comforting to give our hearts to others and get their hearts in return. When we’re in pain or having a hard time, we can feel other people’s concern. When we depend upon other people and tell them about our sadness and difficulties, they tell us how much they love and care about us. The love we feel in their words makes us strong again. That’s how we learn to love and how to give that love to others.
We don’t have one feeling at a time. Our faces alternate between two feelings—the way we feel about ourselves and the way we feel about other people. I want there to be warmth and affection in my feelings for myself and my feelings for other people, just as I see on Mom’s face . . . .
I’m learning that kind of love.
사랑이라 말함에 있어,
부모의 사랑만큼 크고 깊은 사랑이 또 있을까…
온 마음을 불태워 나를 날카롭게도 또 부드럽게도 빚어
단단하게 홀로 설 수 있게 만들어준다.
아주 여린 나의 심신을 더욱 강하게 만들어준다.
그건 그 사랑이 있어서 가능하다.
매순간 나는 그 사랑 안에 클 수 있다.
험난한 세상이 나를 밀어낼 때에
가슴 안에 지독한 두려움과 걱정을 숨기고
영원히 솜털같은 어린 아이인양
짙은 사랑으로 가슴 깊이 꼭 껴안아준다.
그 두려움을 느끼지 않도록…
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: 122 x 160cm
Material: Acrylic on canvas
Year of completion: 2020
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