Lovely Abyss: The Artwork of Janice Sung

Illustrator-turned-fine artist Janice Sung’s figures appear at house amidst pure settings, whether or not in a lily pad pond or a backyard, floating like a near-translucent milk specter. Her latest gallery displaying at Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles, the primary utilizing bodily media by the artist. When you can positively see the affect of one among her inspirations Yoshitaka Amano in her work, however Sung wields a subtly, sensitivity to pure components and illusive thriller in her works that’s all her personal which appears to that spring from a special place. We requested the artist a couple of questions on her new physique of labor and about transitioning from digital to bodily media.

In your new work the Abyss, there’s a determine seen floating, principally submerged, surrounded by koi fish. She appears to have a suspicious expression on her face. Her lips are as brilliant as an adjoining koi. Are you able to inform us what she is likely to be pondering? Evidently she has a narrative to inform…. Ought to we belief her intentions?

“The Abyss” holds a novel significance for me, she was the third piece of the gathering. I envision her as a mystical being dwelling within the depths of the waters, accompanied by her koi companions. I intentionally shroud her intentions in ambiguity, inviting viewers to strategy her with warning, mirroring the expertise of those that encounter her. Her kind just isn’t constrained by human likeness; as a substitute, it may be solely unconventional. 

You make the most of massive areas of damaging house in your work. Is composition forefront to your artwork making course of?

Sure, composition performs a pivotal function in my portray course of, serving as one of many cornerstones that unites your entire piece.

The figures in your work, though principally unclothed, put on fascinating ornate jewellery. Do you design the jewellery your self? Do they exist? and , i not will they?

I really like searching by magazines and Pinterest as a supply of inspiration for the jewellery items featured in my work. I take pleasure in combining components from numerous ornate items to create distinctive designs that complement the themes. The concept of growing a jewellery line sooner or later sounds very thrilling.