{"product_id":"held-original-painting-by-young-kim","title":"Held - Original Painting by Young Kim","description":"\u003cul class=\"no-bullet piece-info-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"small-font\"\u003eSize (h w d):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20\u003c\/span\u003e x 20 x 1.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"small-font\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcylic and Oil on canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"small-font\"\u003eSubject Matter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStill Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"small-font\"\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePainting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"small-font\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e$750\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"small-font\"\u003eCreation Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apr\u003c\/span\u003e 3, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist statement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eHeld\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eThis work sits in the space where connection becomes pressure—where the line between care and control begins to blur.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paint \u0026 Life","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45949030727853,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2481\/7069\/files\/IMG_2691.jpg?v=1777163508","url":"https:\/\/paintnlife.com\/products\/held-original-painting-by-young-kim","provider":"Paint \u0026 Life","version":"1.0","type":"link"}