2. Disquiet Happiness

The concept of my work is based on the conceptual and psychological meanings of home. The great American houses of the West draw me in particular because they seem to manifest a longing for a perfect home. Although a great deal of emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics of actual space, the focus of my inquiry into home is our idea of home. The interiors of the homes are described with true to life articulation. By avoiding the interpretation of real space, I hope to encourage the emotional displacement of my audience. Ultimately, my goal is to reexamine this postulated space and reconsider what we believe about it.

Many people have an intimate relationship with a place called home. If not, they might feel the absence of this place like I do, and have an intimate relationship with the idea of home instead. My immigration to the United Sates as a teenager pushed me through many stages of unprepared adjustment. Without a home, I struggled with the responsibility of providing a sense of safety for myself. My longing for a home is the motivation behind my project. Through my paintings, my intention is to explore this space called home.

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