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Jungwan Chae
South Korea
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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on metal. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 25.6x57.3in
About this artwork
Some scholars describe contemporary society as the "Age of Narcissism." Although people are encouraged to express and promote themselves, this culture is underpinned by constant comparison and evaluation.
As meritocracy has become a dominant social value, people increasingly judge themselves in the same way they judge others. In this process, many experience self-loathing and anxiety. The desire to become a better version of oneself can ultimately… transform into an act of self-denial and relentless self-criticism.
This work explores these conditions through the image of a figure pointing an accusing finger at its own shadow. The shadow represents the hidden self—the imperfect, vulnerable, or undesirable aspects that one would rather deny. What appears to be an act of condemning someone else is, in fact, directed inward.
None of us is free from imperfection. Ultimately, this work speaks of the moment we stop condemning ourselves and begin to accept who we are, with all of our flaws.
As meritocracy has become a dominant social value, people increasingly judge themselves in the same way they judge others. In this process, many experience self-loathing and anxiety. The desire to become a better version of oneself can ultimately… transform into an act of self-denial and relentless self-criticism.
This work explores these conditions through the image of a figure pointing an accusing finger at its own shadow. The shadow represents the hidden self—the imperfect, vulnerable, or undesirable aspects that one would rather deny. What appears to be an act of condemning someone else is, in fact, directed inward.
None of us is free from imperfection. Ultimately, this work speaks of the moment we stop condemning ourselves and begin to accept who we are, with all of our flaws.
Jungwan Chae
South Korea
A painter by profession, Jungwan Chae boldly brings his military background to life. He employs anonymized, bald figures in suits to critique society, utilizing simple yet impactful beans to depict modern social realities. His art passionately expresses individual and collective dissatisfaction, stimulating dialogue about societal issues.
Jungwan Chae
I really hate you
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