"Trace of Being: Contemplation in Emptiness" begins with a deep interest in the fragile state of our minds and thoughts regarding our existence in today's digital urban society. It expresses an awareness of the personal realities we face in everyday life by questioning the connection and power between "what we see" and "what we think." Using the philosophy of Phenomenology as a foundation, it explores the true meaning of "Being" and the act of contemplation through a poetic lens, translating these deep thoughts into a visual language.

        This concept is brought to life through semi-two-dimensional paintings that beautifully blend realistic and surrealistic styles. Ordinary, everyday objects are used as powerful symbols. The artist uses various oil painting techniques—such as creating illusions of light and shadow, applying thick raised layers of paint (Impasto), and scraping away paint to build rich textures. This is combined with the intentional use of empty space and monochrome color tones, particularly indigo and white.

          The core idea behind the work is to build a relationship based on how we perceive "Language-Image-Meaning." By pairing poetry and thoughtful titles with the paintings, the artwork encourages a deep state of reflection. It reveals the quiet traces of existence and creates a visual illusion that blurs the line between "presence" and "absence." Ultimately, this art series serves as a visual record and a quiet space to contemplate emptiness right on the surface of the canvas. It captures the fragile nature of reality. More than just offering visual beauty, it serves as a starting point for us to look inward, reflect, and truly understand what it means to exist as human beings in a world where space and time are constantly changing.