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Held - Original Painting by Young Kim

Held - Original Painting by Young Kim

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Vendor:Paint & Life
Collections:Young Kim
Tags:contemporary expressionism, control vs protection, emotional tension, fragmented figure, held, human connection, modern figurative art, psychological portrait, restrained emotion, textured painting
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    • Size (h w d): 20 x 20 x 1.5 in
    • Medium: Acylic and Oil on canvas
    • Subject Matter: Still Life
    • Type: Painting
    • Price $750
    • Creation Date: Apr 3, 2026

     

    Artist statement

    Held captures a moment suspended between protection and restraint. The figure appears supported, yet confined—hands rest on the shoulders, but their presence carries weight rather than comfort. The gaze is direct and unyielding, suggesting awareness rather than surrender.

    I explore the ambiguity of being held: how closeness can both stabilize and restrict. The body is fragmented through sharp planes and layered marks, reflecting an internal tension that cannot fully resolve. Subtle red tones surface beneath muted colors, hinting at emotion that is present but contained.

    This work sits in the space where connection becomes pressure—where the line between care and control begins to blur.

    Young Kim is a distinguished contemporary painter based in the North Dallas area. He has received multiple awards for his unique artistic style, including being named Artist of the Year in Lewisville in 2025. Kim also served as a board member of VAGF in 2025. His artworks are featured at Sparrows Gallery in Sherman, and he exhibits both locally and internationally, notably in the Netherlands. Additionally, Young Kim is an accomplished professional photographer with several international awards from WPE (world photography awards); his fine art portrait photography appeared on the covers of several fashion magazines between 2020 and 2021. Recently, he launched a print-on-demand art print business alongside his painting practice, introducing PaintnLife.com for artwork prints.