Seonna Hong's exhibition, 'Past Lives,' at the Saint Mary's College Museum of Art features new paintings and mixed-media works that delve into themes of memory, identity, and environmental challenges. An exploration of both personal and collective histories, the exhibition reflects on how memories and narratives shape identity. Hong utilizes repurposed materials to enhance her portrayal of landscapes affected by human actions. Through her work, she invites viewers to consider the connections between their past and present and the deeper layers of existence that influence the future.
Hong explores landscape, the figure, and repurposed materials as a vessel for magical thinking, weaving stories from one lived experience to another.
The title examines identity-defining memories and how threads of fate connect through reflection and imposed narratives.
Hong explains, 'There is an undeniable romanticism tied to longing... but it is through choosing to live in the present moment that true love shows itself.'
Repurposing materials in her art, Hong portrays places that reflect human-caused environmental uncertainties within the landscape.
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