You know when you make something, time passes then you don't really like it that much? 

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This was one of those cases. This was the first painting I made upon returning to Brown University for my final semester and it was specifically to submit for the 44th Juried Exhibition held at the Granoff Center. I remember feeling nervous as it was the first time I was really showcasing my practice involving cardboard boxes. However, with some luck, the painting was selected for the exhibition. 

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The painting is based off the Korean word 'Ssalm' which means 'Life' in English. I recently came across that in Korean if you synergize the word for people it becomes 'Ssalm' (사람 = 삶). In other words, the people make the life reminding myself in gratitude for those around me in support.