Jusun Seo

San Francisco Art Institute

Artwork title: Father at Age 53 (edition 3 of 9)
woodcut relief print on Rives BFK paper | 19.5 x 25.5 inches

Tell us about the work that you have submitted.
This woodcut piece is a scene of my father working at his office. He is an immigrant, head of household, father, husband and brave person.

How do you describe your work and practice?
In my works, I mostly capture people whom I know, love and admire. Recreating the visual image by painting and also carving my memories is my way of capturing them and exposing their lives to the surface.

What motivated you to apply to the AXA Art Prize?
The AXA Art Prize exhibition was held at my school last year and viewing the exhibition motivated me to apply this year.

What about figurative work do you find particularly inspiring?
Figurative artwork reflects when, what and how we live in society and on earth right now. Finding this society and its thinking in figurative work is the most inspiring to me.

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