I speak of light, yet my work always begins in darkness.
Light does not exist on its own. It is only recognized as light in the presence of darkness, and its meaning shifts according to the depth from which it emerges. For me, light and darkness are not opposites, but a state of coexistence—one that closely resembles the nature of life.
In the Memory series, I trace the remnants of time that have faded away. Scenes that remain indistinct, emotions that are never fully erased—these surface in the dark like afterimages of light. I seek to hold onto the point where this faint light and darkness linger together.
The Worship series originates from my questions around faith. Belief has always felt closer to uncertainty than to conviction, and through these moments, the longing for light has only deepened. Here, light is something encountered only after passing through darkness.
In the Gaze series, I explore the ways in which individuals and society perceive one another. The gaze of society reveals the individual, yet at the same time defines and obscures it. Individuals, in turn, cast their own gaze toward society—one in which light and darkness are intertwined. I observe the form of existence shaped within this tension.
What runs through these works is a single understanding: light and darkness become perceptible only in coexistence. Joy gains clarity through sorrow, and conviction deepens through doubt. This exhibition speaks of light, yet does not exclude darkness. It is a record of light discovered within it.
March 17, 2026
Inae
Light does not exist on its own. It is only recognized as light in the presence of darkness, and its meaning shifts according to the depth from which it emerges. For me, light and darkness are not opposites, but a state of coexistence—one that closely resembles the nature of life.
In the Memory series, I trace the remnants of time that have faded away. Scenes that remain indistinct, emotions that are never fully erased—these surface in the dark like afterimages of light. I seek to hold onto the point where this faint light and darkness linger together.
The Worship series originates from my questions around faith. Belief has always felt closer to uncertainty than to conviction, and through these moments, the longing for light has only deepened. Here, light is something encountered only after passing through darkness.
In the Gaze series, I explore the ways in which individuals and society perceive one another. The gaze of society reveals the individual, yet at the same time defines and obscures it. Individuals, in turn, cast their own gaze toward society—one in which light and darkness are intertwined. I observe the form of existence shaped within this tension.
What runs through these works is a single understanding: light and darkness become perceptible only in coexistence. Joy gains clarity through sorrow, and conviction deepens through doubt. This exhibition speaks of light, yet does not exclude darkness. It is a record of light discovered within it.
March 17, 2026
Inae
