향 2013

Soey Milk created this painting, entitled 'Hyang,' using oil paint on canvas. Milk's work often combines unexpected elements. Here, she blends the delicate realism of the figure and flowers with the more abstract quality of the background, which has a very visible, layered brushstroke. Look closely, and you will see the artist has embedded additional texture into the canvas. These areas of thicker paint not only create depth but also contribute to the overall impact of the composition. The smoothness of the woman's face and helmet is highlighted by these contrasts. Milk is clearly interested in pushing the boundaries of her chosen medium. The painting process itself seems to be a journey of discovery, guided by Milk's intuition and sensitivity to the materials she employs. The image invites us to reconsider the traditional hierarchy between fine art and craft. By focusing on materials, making, and context, we can gain a richer understanding of the artwork's full meaning.