The charms of the Han River course through Jooha Sim’s works, flaunting a spectrum of colors that mirror the vivacious poppies that blossom under the night’s enigmatic shroud. In the flow, Jooha opens up an evocative dialogue between urban luminosity and artistic expression. Set against a backdrop adorned with jet black ink on hanji, she achieves a remarkable resurgence, where vivid splashes of pigments amalgamate into intricate floral forms like celestial sparks.

Between the vibrant cityscape and the radiant blooms, a cycle of blooming and fading finds voice, a poignant reflection on the delicate nature of human experience as well as a flicker of hope for those momentarily blinded by the neon glow.

A Caress of Fluorescence (2021). Pigments on Hanji. 72.7 x 60.6cm.

Collective Time amidst the Darkness (2021). Pigments on Hanji. 130.3 x 193.9cm.

A Caress of Fluorescence (2021). Pigments on Hanji. 80.3 x 116.8cm.

Discover more of Jooha’s works in Issue 1 of our magazine!