The artwork features a large red depiction of a seated figure within a wooden frame adorned with carved, textured elements. The composition showcases bold, linear shapes and a muted color palette. The central figure is rendered in a bold, graphic style, with distinct anatomical features and a contemplative expression. The artwork's rustic, handcrafted frame complements the organic, expressive nature of the central image, suggesting a connection between the human form and the natural world. The overall style and technique evoke a sense of primitivism, hinting at the artist's intention to explore themes of the human condition and our relationship with the natural environment. ...
Changkon Lim’s practice centers on painting, where he deconstructs, recombines, and reconfigures imagery and support to pose questions about what it means to be human within restrictive frameworks. His compositions often feature enlarged, delicately rendered fragments—frequently of bodies or skin—that are distilled and reassembled to evoke movement, tension, and liberation. His technique involves oil on wood panels, producing textured and organic surfaces that suggest mutation, growth, and transformation. Through layered forms, energetic gestures, and a tactile use of color, Lim conjures images that oscillate between the corporeal and the abstract, creating a sense of both vulnerability and resilience. By navigating the space between image and canvas, Lim invites viewers to engage with fragmented identities, social norms, and the potential for expansion beyond imposed boundaries. His paintings become sites of introspection and radical inquiry, using visual language to reimagine the conditions of human existence. ...
