Gas Station
by Jaeyeon Kim

Artist Statement

When going on a long car journey, a stop at the gas station is inevitable. Although everyone is passing by with the common intent to fill up, each customer has their own story to tell. Some people are kicking off a new journey and for others, everything is coming to a close. For me, such a gas station is a vibrant hotbed of emotions and a fascinating place to observe. From the excited youngsters setting out on a road trip to the lonely businessman craving his bed, their thoughts and feelings circulate and fill the void. By drawing the objects of gas stations as if they were liquid, I wanted to show the way in which all of these different perceptions of time and space come together as one and fill the space with invisible energy. 

About the Artist

Jaeyeon Kim is a fine artist who works to claim spaces for the public to engage with art without difficulty. Her work often revolves around detailed paintings, installation art, and sculptures, which become a place for social engagement and visual communication.

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