On Kyeong Seong
In my exploration of nature-inspired abstraction through mixed media painting and stitching with home a sewing machine, I embark on a journey of discovery akin to observing nature under magnification. Each brushstroke and layer of texture, and stitches intertwines to unveil the mystical and magical essence of the natural world, revealing the intricate dance of life and the delicate balance of ecosystems. Through contemplating the beauty and the ugliness inherent in these forms, I conceive of hybrid compositions that celebrate the profound interconnectivity of all living beings. As I guide painting through the sewing machine, I am reminded of the threads that bind us to nature and to each other. Yet, amidst this celebration, I cannot ignore the looming specter of climate change, which threatens to disrupt the harmonious patterns I seek to capture. Through the marriage of painting and stitching, I invite viewers to contemplate the profound beauty and fragility of our planet, inspiring reverence and action to protect and preserve it for generations to come.
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On-Kyeong Seong is originally from Seoul, South Korea and currently lives and works in PeabodyMA. She was a teacher at an elementary school in Korea for many years and then came to Boston to pursue her dream as an artist. She received her MFA from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and her post-baccalaureates BFA from Lesley University and Brandeis University. Her work has been exhibited widely, such as Newport Art Museum, Boston University, Kingston Gallery, Brookline Art Center, Harvard University and many others. She has been included in numerous art magazines and broadcasts, such as WBURs Artery, Boston’s WHDH TV Channel 7, Artsy, Art New England, Artscope Magazine, Contemporary Art Curator, Spotlight Magazine and many more.
