Anna Jung Seo captures human intimacy, vulnerability, and the fleeting moments of daily life. She observes transient interactions in streets, trains, pubs, and local markets, transforming them into small-scale paintings that reveal the layered complexities of human relationships. Her compositions focus on the subtle, often overlooked gestures and encounters that define personal and social dynamics. Her practice emphasizes immediacy and observation, drawing on brief impressions and repeated encounters to convey emotion and intensity. By layering narrative upon these observed moments, Seo creates paintings that reflect both fragility and the ephemeral nature of human experience. She often juxtaposes real and imagined elements, exploring the tension between reality and interpretation, and constructing a visual language that captures the intimate truths of daily life. Literature also informs her approach, influencing the structure and pacing of her narratives. Through her delicate brushwork and attention to subtle detail, Seo transforms ordinary moments into contemplative reflections on human behavior, memory, and the passage of time. ...
