(Finalist) (11th) KAAF Art Prize
The Korea-Australia Arts Foundation proudly presents 2024 (11th) KAAF ART PRIZE
Exhibition of Finalists
NATIONAL FINALISTS EXHIBITION
22 Nov 2024 to 17 Jan 2025
Opening Reception
Friday, 22nd November 2024 @6-8pm
at Korean Cultural Centre Gallery
255 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
KCO is located in the heart of Sydney at 255 Elizabeth Street, opposite Hyde Park and Museum Station.
Exciting news—my painting The Girl and the Greenwood Alchemy is a finalist in the 11th KAAF Art Prize! (The Korea-Australia Arts Foundation) @kaaf_artprize I’m truly grateful! 🥰🙏 This year has brought a few successes, but only after countless rejections and many years of submitting to open calls and proposals. Every bit of progress matters. I hope this encourages you to keep going, believe in your work, and never give up. Rejections teach us valuable lessons and bring us closer to our goals 😘🙏
Congratulations to the 65 finalists from over 400 entries this year! 👏
Selected works will be on display at the Korean Cultural Centre Gallery, Sydney.The opening reception will be held on Friday, 22ndNovember @ 6pm (-8pm)
The Girl and the Greenwood Alchemy
Acrylic on canvas
30x90cm
The Girl and the Greenwood Alchemy explores identity through the lens of childhood memories. This triptych captures the innocence of youth alongside the journey of self-discovery, revealing how early moments shape who we become. The greenwood symbolises both growth and transformation, echoing the fluid nature of identity.
Inspired by my childhood in South Borneo, the vibrant imagery blends nature with personal narratives, evoking the magic and complexity of those formative years. Aligned with my ongoing exploration of memory, migration, and cultural hybridity, this piece reflects on how our origins and experiences continually shape us. It is a visual reminder that identity is a constant process, rooted in where we come from, yet always evolving with where we go.