Solo Exhibition

Love in Abstract

In the art you'll see in this exhibition, there are familiar colors and shapes often linked to love. They're my way of exploring how I'm navigating the complexities of the concept of 'Love.'

Sometimes love feels clear in my heart, and when I attempt to conceptualize it, it fades into abstract mystery.

Even children, with their innocent drawings of hearts and bold colors, capture an essence of love long before understanding its complexities.

Love differs from simple desires like hunger, yet it shares a similar clarity in its absence. Amidst the chaos of the world, I often find myself asking, 'Where is the love?' It's there, but it's subtle, almost unnoticeable until it's not.

We recognize love's absence more than its presence.

Love sometimes it's about the pain and struggle. It's about questioning if your love is too overwhelming, too much for someone who might not need it, or might not be ready for it. Love can hurt, both for the giver and the receiver.

I find beauty in abstraction – it's a complex mix of love and disdain. Art has been my refuge in embracing this abstraction. It's ironic, I know, explaining abstraction when I should probably keep it abstract. But I guess that's the writer in me.

Travel has broadened my understanding of love, exposing me to forms beyond what I knew growing up in Asia. Japanese expressions of love can be subtle, sometimes perplexingly so.

Society has its way of making us question our worthiness of love. It's a constant battle against these ingrained beliefs. It's a challenge, constantly reassessing my own feelings and triggers.

The idea of loving multiple people sometimes crosses my mind. Not just friends or family, but why not in a romantic sense too? I juggle love for my parents, my dog, and my passions. Why limit ourselves to one romantic partner? Yet, I do wonder if I'm spreading myself too thin, if each love in my life wishes for more. But then again, can we ever really reach the limits of our capacity to love?

Loving multiple people doesn't mean a lack of commitment or depth. Instead, it's about recognizing the unique needs and dynamics of each relationship, especially those of a romantic nature.

Love is often subjective, and the way we express it can vary.

I'm naturally curious and refuse to be confined to just one best friend, one lover, one career path, or one hobby. This curiosity leads me to a richer, more inspired life. And in that growth, I find new ways to love and be loved.

This exploration of love has led me to question my own motives, my morality. Is my love genuine, or is it a reflection of my own needs and ego?

Dissecting these thoughts, understanding myself better – that's how I aim to love more authentically. I want Love to be more of,giving and receiving, but also it comes with needs or demands as we imperfect.

Love is complex – it's uncomfortable, vulnerable, unpredictable. It's selfish and selfless, consistent yet ever-changing. It's about submission and dominance, and, above all, about loving without expecting anything in return.

This is my journey with love – complicated, challenging, but ultimately, a journey of self-discovery and genuine connection.