
Quietitude
Artwork Details
About This Artwork
This painting is an abstract exploration of emotion and atmosphere. Inspired by the quiet beauty of early dawn or the melancholy just after rain, this work captures a moment suspended in stillness. I used bold vertical strokes of ochre, cream, charcoal, and hints of muted green and blue to evoke a forest seen through blurred memory, a sacred space of solitude.
Rather than depicting a literal scene, I sought to translate a feeling: the kind that washes over you in reflective silence, where shadows and light intermingle. The layering and texture mirror the complexity of our inner worlds, where beauty often hides in imperfection and depth. This piece invites the viewer to pause, listen inwardly, and find their own story in the brushstrokes.
About the Artist
Noella Hong is a renowned South Korean artist known for his vibrant, colorful works that blend photography and painting. His unique process involves painting directly on his subjects before photographing them, creating a distinctive visual language.