Obsession

Obsession manifests through an incalculable number of roses, painted both with a calligraphy brush and real roses. The repetitive depiction of the same flower in nearly identical forms symbolizes obsession itself—an intense, relentless attraction toward something. The artist meticulously renders these roses in a minimalist manner, using both a calligraphy brush and real roses as mediums to channel an inner, impulsive desire. Each piece in this series explores a different combination of colors and techniques, capturing the complex spectrum of inner experiences often reduced to a single term: obsession.
While the act of painting the same shape over and over may initially seem senseless or empty, it gains meaning through repetition, challenging conventional notions of painting. Here, the process itself is the concept—the act of practicing obsession becomes its own expression. Unlike traditional painting, where each stroke plays a distinct role in composition, every element of this series holds equal importance, meaning, and form.
The contrast between the aesthetic beauty of the imagery and the uneasy, often unsettling theme creates an internal dilemma for the viewer—drawing them in while forcing them to confront the discomfort of obsession.