GRAYSCALE MIND (2025), 12" by 48"

"Grayscale Mind" (2025) is a physical depiction of my inner world - a space often occupied with self-doubt, anxiety and strenuous pressure of my personal relationships. Through my painted swirls, abstract shapes and fluid forms, I am given the ability into turn these thoughts into an almost-living and breathing entity on canvas. Soft pastel greens, pinks and muted tones contrast with my dark gray-scaled mind, representative of who and what art has been in my life. Art has been my constant anchor, providing me the ability to recognise the light in chaos.

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You-Jong Kang is a Korean-Australian artist based in Sydney, specialising in large-scale oil paintings and intricate black-and-white pen illustrations on linen. Expanding her creative practice, she has ventured into digital art, including short-film animations and abstract collaging. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design at Australian Catholic University (ACU), You-Jong Kang has a deep understanding about the traditions of art - a vessel to portray true connection and understanding of a greater mass. Her work explores themes of introspection and articulated emotions, aiming to create for a larger communities that are often undermined—creating not only true recognition, but a true, profound translation of our inner worlds.