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.
가끔 나 혼자라는 생각에 슬픈 느낌이 들 때가 있다.
그럴 때면 나는 엄마에게로 가서 이야기를 듣는다.
엄마는 멀리 날아가는 새도 혼자가 아니라
바람과 함께 태양의 따스함을 느끼면서 날고 있다고 한다.
우리들은 누군가를 사랑하고
누군가에게 도움을 받지 못하면
살아갈 수가 없다고 한다.
그리고 나는 이미 나를 필요로 하는
사람들을 위해 살아가고 있다고….
마음을 주고 또 마음을 받으며 위안을 얻는다.
힘이 들거나 아프면 안타까운 마음의 정을 느낀다.
서로에게 기대어 나의 슬픔, 힘듦을 이야기할 때
나를 사랑하고 아끼는 말들로 사랑을 느끼며
다시 힘을 얻는다.
그렇게 그 사랑을 배우고 또 다른 사람에게 주게 된다.
한 번에 하나의 마음이 아니라 두 가지의 마음이,
나를 바라보는 마음과
또 다른 사람을 바라보는 마음이 교차되어
얼굴에 나타난다.
나를 바라보는 마음도, 다른 사람을 바라보는 마음도
따듯하고 포근하면 좋겠다.
엄마의 얼굴처럼….
나는 그 사랑을 배우고 있다.
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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