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Artworks
Minyoung Kim Korean, b. 1989
Behind the Veil, 2026Oil on canvas150 x 130 x 3.5 cm
59 x 51 1/8 x 1 3/8 inCopyright The ArtistThis painting captures a hushed scene as a black cat, the recurring narrator of Kim's work, takes a sneak peek through a translucent blue drape, its glowing eyes fixed on...This painting captures a hushed scene as a black cat, the recurring narrator of Kim's work, takes a sneak peek through a translucent blue drape, its glowing eyes fixed on a glistening flatfish. This predator-prey tension is elegantly offset by the refined domesticity of the white tablecloth, scattered cherries, and a lone glass of wine. Consistent with the artist’s focus on fleeting, irreversible moments, the work balances stillness with suspense. The high-gloss texture and ethereal "veil" create a cinematic atmosphere, exploring themes of desire, vulnerability, and the thin boundary between instinct and the everyday.
Provenance
Artist's studio1of 16
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