Mi Seon Kang

Artist Statement

Growing up, paper in all its forms was always readily available, and its endless creative possibilities invited me into an imaginary world. Later, I discovered that combining playful intuition with sensory experiences unlocked an exploratory process, revealing layers of my inner landscape feelings, emotions, thoughts, and experiences that transcended words. It also allowed me to connect with an inner chorus of voices yearning to be seen and heard.

As I mark and tear the paper, line, shape, and color intertwine with texture, tactile sensation, and kinesthetic rhythm. A dynamic interplay emerges between control and accident, contemplation and spontaneity. I am drawn to the immediacy and unpredictability of the process, and I find joy in discovering art materials and developing a relationship with their inherent, unique qualities.

Flowing with this creative process and letting intuition guide my work leads me to a space where hidden voices and unconscious expressions find their way to the surface. When I stay open, curious, and attuned to this imaginary realm, a form gradually emerges from the formless, conveying the inner dimensions of my emotional, mental, and spiritual landscape in ways words cannot capture.

For me, making art is an inner journey that begins with the simple pleasure of engaging with materials that naturally draw me in. This creative process becomes a portal to an expanded state of awareness--one that reconnects me to a deeper sense of being.