Sujeong Jin employs abstract paintings as a visual chronicle of her life’s many intrepid voyages. Over the years, she has shaped her artistic narrative in diverse settings, ranging from a private studio on Yeongjong island, to a lakeside retreat in Heungup village and even a co-working enclave on the cusp of Seoul’s eclectic Hongdae neighborhood. In a quest to catalyze inspiration, Sujeong traverses variegated landscapes and surrounds herself with the ambient sounds of seasonal change.

Her gaze, transfixed by the rhythmic swaying of fauna and the undulating cadence of the water, continues to guide and enliven the crux of her creative process. As a product of these many sensory vibrations, Sujeong’s abstract paintings spring forth as a bold and captivating testament to the enduring legacy of her nomadic journey.

Sujeong’s creative consciousness is also ignited by the legacy of French luminary Henry Matisse, in particular his tenacious desire to pen new chapters and evolve artistically in the twilight of his career. With similar tenacity, Sujeong had the courage to explore her identity as a peripatetic artist during her later years, birthing a prolific output of over ten thousand artworks to date. Brimming with vitality and possessing an uncanny openness to interpretation, her oeuvre radiates the timeless truth that the pursuit of one’s aspirations knows no temporal constraint – a potent reminder to chase and express one’s creative passions regardless of the hourglass’s sands.

Freedom of Nomadism (2022). Oil on Canvas. 100 x 80.3cm.

A Life Cycle of Nomadism (2022). Oil on Canvas. 145.5 x 112.1cm.

The Rhizomes of Nomadism (2022). Acrylic and Oil on Canvas. 145.5 x 112.1cm.

The Endlessness of Nomadism (2022). Oil on Canvas. 130.3 x 97cm.

The Roots of Nomadism (2022). Acrylic and Oil on Canvas. 72.7 x 60.6cm.

The Seaside of Nomadism (2022). Oil on Canvas. 100 x 80.3cm.

Discover more of Sujeong’s works in Issue 2 of our magazine!