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Up, up and away are the words that first come to mind when
looking at artworks by South Korean artist Jinho Kee. Balloons¡¯
seems to be a photograph at first glance. However, upon a
closer look, this oil on canvas hyperrealism painting skillfully
captures the reflection of light on the surface of the balloons
through the subtlety of the brushstroke. Jinho Kee views
balloons as an accurate metaphor for life - the vicious cycle
of tension and relaxation. He believes in the Latin expression
¡®carpe diem¡¯ and ¡®memento mori¡¯. Carpe diem translates ¡°seize
the day¡± where as Memento mori means ¡°remember that you
have to die¡± - reminding you of the transience nature of carpe
diem. Although all balloons are eventually disposed, they are
known to elevate the spirit of the crowd. The artist believes
in enjoying the present as though you¡¯re at a carnival, where
you¡¯re not conscious of time and feel as if you¡¯re in timeless
eternity. Jin-Ho Kee has held 16 solo exhibitions and attained
several Public Contests. During his career he has participated
in over 200 exhibitions. Currently, Jinho Kee is a member of
the Korean Fine Arts Association.