“The Seeker (구도자 · Gudojah)”

Width × Height: 20 × 24 in (50.8 × 61 cm)
Year: 2024
Material: Acrylic on Paper
Description: “The Seeker” is a self-portrait infused with Korea’s traditional five-color palette (Obangsaek), expressing an internal journey through layered faces and chaotic strokes. The dual profiles reveal a soul caught between struggle and clarity, painted with raw emotion and spiritual tension. This piece captures the timeless human desire to understand oneself and one's place in the universe.