“Dwelling” by Yong soon Min made in 1993 and “Black n’ Blue: by Alexis Smith made in 1997, both tell very different stories. “Dwelling”, a self-portrait that expresses an absence in oneself and distance from the artist’s origin. While “Black n’ Blue”, created for an athlete who was well known for his jarring physical contact. Both pieces tell a story and provide gentle insight of that story. Each aesthetically pleasing to the eye, composed with great thought, and carefully harmonious in detail. Gathering presence and personalities of their own, it is almost as if both artists are speaking in great volumes to share their thoughts and feelings through these artworks. These pieces genuinely target the subject matter of some kind of tribute to
