Fourteen small paintings of old photographs of sites in Korea, each painting is accompanied by a text label describing the image.

Newtown High School of Performing Arts

Tonight, Again, the Wind Brushes the Stars (Prologue)

Painting, oil on canvas and printed paper

Based on real photographs, the chronological series of oil paintings convey significant locations, objects and events of Korea before, during and after the WW2 Japanese Imperial Colonisation period. From the 19th century to present day, each image was recontextualised into my affiliations on the estranged relationship between Korea and Japan, which is being further deteriorated by their recent Trade War. Governments have the power to manipulate information to their own biased views. Thus, understanding is crucial for nurturing humanity. My artwork aims to enlighten people about history so that we all are able to love one another and never repeat these atrocities again. Then, we can truly move forward.

An artistic orange brushstroke design forms abstract shapes on a white background. Overlaid on the design is the word "artexpress" in a sleek, modern black font. The orange brush strokes appear dynamic and free-flowing, with splatters and tapered ends.Simplified waratah flower in deep red colour with the words NSW Government in dark blue stacked underneath.

ARTEXPRESS is a joint partnership between The New South Wales Department of Education and NSW Education Standards Authority in association with Hazelhurst Arts Centre.