2024 ASIC WINNER
2024 ASIC Selected Artist
Yoonseo Kim
Streets of Solitude
37H x 26W cm, Pen on paper, 2024
In a world where we navigate streets bustling with people and vehicles, it can be mesmerizing to find oneself in such a crowded space. Each day, individuals follow their routines, passing the same streets. This pen drawing of Yonge Street captures the city's hectic atmosphere, opposing the isolation one might feel. The intricate details highlight the paradox of urban life, where despite the surrounding hustle, one can feel disconnected from reality. It reflects the irony of a society where solitude contrasts sharply with the external environment.
2024 ASIC Selected Artist
Michelle S Lee
Fractured Currents
39.5H X 27W cm, Goauche on paper, 2024
This painting explores the impact of technology on human identity. The fragmented faces symbolize how our sense of self becomes fractured in a digital world, while the flowing currents represent the constant stream of information shaping our lives. The fish embody nature’s resilience, reminding us of the balance between the organic and technological. Through this artwork, it shows viewers to reflect on how technology transforms who we are and how we connect with the world around us like the environment.
