Kathy Park
About
California-based Korean-American painter Kathy Park explores the fundamental struggles of humankind through a surreal, symbol-rich aesthetic.
Park received a BFA from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Philadelphia. She exhibited widely in the United States and designed illustrations for various publications. She lives and works in Corona, California.
Artist Statement
My work highlights the fundamental struggles of humankind through a surreal, symbol-rich aesthetic. In line with traditional Asian paintings, I transcend the literal depiction of objects and phenomena, but rather capture the energy and essence within them. Mining images and visions from the deepest subconscious, I illustrate the unifying predicament of all beings. In so doing, I wish to inspire a sense of belongingness and hope in overcoming the existential challenges we all face.