Untitled (Reflets) 2002

Moon Pil Shim made this abstract piece called “Reflets” sometime in his life, with what looks like layers of painted paper or maybe even wood. The work feels incredibly tactile. I want to know what kind of glue they used and I really want to feel the ridges! The color palette is a dreamy array of pinks and corals, with each layer catching the light in its own way. There's a real sense of depth and movement, like looking at the gentle waves of the ocean. If you look closely, you can see how each of these horizontal lines is slightly different in thickness and tone and texture. It reminds me a bit of Agnes Martin’s stripes but with more dimension, I guess. It’s not about perfection; it’s about the beauty in repetition and the subtle variations that emerge through a process. It's meditative, without being boring.