Dogs & Me

Growing up in Korea in the 70s and 80s, I watched a Japanese animation based on the British novel “A Dog of Flanders”. The story follows a boy named Nello and his abandoned dog Patrasche, who share everything but meet a tragic end together, frozen to death in the winter. That heartbreaking tale stayed with me, and now, whenever I think of self-portraits or holidays, I naturally include dogs. I believe they are our best friends, and I want my paintings to capture that special bond.