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Sunflowers - Original Painting by Young Kim

Sunflowers - Original Painting by Young Kim

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Vendor:Paint & Life
Collections:Young Kim
Tags:abstract faces, contemporary expressionism, emotional contrast, fragmented identity, hidden emotions, modern figurative art, repetition and isolation, sunflowers, symbolic flowers, 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: Feb 19, 2026

     

    Artist statement

    Sunflowers presents a field of radiant forms that resemble blooming flowers, yet upon closer look, they reveal fragmented human faces. What appears vibrant and full of life begins to feel unsettled, as each face seems partially hidden, distorted, or incomplete.

    I am interested in the contrast between brightness and emotional distance. Sunflowers traditionally follow light, symbolizing warmth, growth, and vitality, but here they become quiet observers—present, yet disconnected. The repetition of these forms suggests a collective presence, while the fractured features hint at isolation within that group.

    Through layered textures and broken lines, I explore how identity can be shaped, obscured, and repeated. Even in a field filled with light, there is a lingering sense that something remains unresolved—like a memory that cannot fully surface, or a voice that cannot fully form.

    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.