Jakob Söhngen reflects on the delicate relationship between the imaged and the seen. By mixing the perceived life model with imagination, he strikes a striking balance. Seen from afar, light and dark define the structure of his work; up close, light shapes the process itself. The final outlook reflects an intuitive method of modeling and accentuating the sitter.

 

Two artists, Ilya Volykhine and Anna Kereszty, work with their perception of past experiences through the lenses and shapes of real life. Frequently incorporating elements from their respective cultures and backgrounds, their art becomes a powerful force of reflection, identity, and lived experience.

 

Finally, Wallace Woo, with whom we continue a conversation from our previous issues, has created a space reflecting on how diverse cultures contribute to his personal artistic experience. By challenging the traditional notions of Western perspective, Wallace creates a new narrative enigmatic to his identity, yet his works find a universal resonance in each viewer.

 

This issue does not possess a narrow context or a shrinking narrative. Instead, it represents a diverse group of artists united by a devotion to being honest, personal, and constantly in search of new means of expression. We cannot answer whether there is a single, unique process that makes their art so captivating. However, we are continuously moved by learning the individual paths that lead to such profound creative expression.

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