Colorful rhythm
My project explores abstract painting through process, improvisation, and materiality. I paint intuitively without sketches, capturing the rhythm and movement of my body. Each painting becomes an imprint of action and a meditative experience, reflecting the Buddhist concepts of presence and impermanence. I have experimented a wide range of media and surfaces, including watercolor, pigments, acrylic, gelatine, silk, linen and cotton. These experiments have led me to have a conversation with materials I use and deep understanding of them.
I paint organic forms on canvas, leaving areas unpainted rather than filling the entire surface. The vast untouched space suggests something beyond the visible – something intangible and unseen. It reflects a balance between opposites such as inside and outside, darkness and light, Yin and Yang. Each defines and depends on the other.
Yong Sung Song is an immigrant artist from Korea, navigating the path to discover his identity in Australia. Influenced by Korean background, his work often reflects Asian aesthetics. His practice is about being in the moment – observing changes in color, form, and perception as they unfold.
Born and raised in Korea, Song completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture at Seoul National University, followed by a year of study in Oriental Painting at Hongik University. He recently completed a Master of Fine Art at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.
“When painting, I can truly be who I am. I often wonder why I paint. I don’t have a clear answer yet. Still, I just keep painting. Hopefully, I will find the answer one day.”