Court Tree Collective is proud to present Warm connection by South Korean artist Yool Kim (김율). Yool Kim has been a longtime collaborator with Court Tree, participating in many of the gallery’s group exhibitions. This exhibition marks her second solo show, following last year’s debut titled “Play Factory.”

Warm connection is composed of seven acrylic paintings that touch upon the emotional and shared interactions between people and living things. Feelings of peace, equality, and inclusion are shown through embracing and interconnected figures at ease in their surroundings. In a world that constantly measures and assigns worth to all beings, Kim hopes to show a type of protection and care that is given freely and unselfishly.

Her figures, rendered in a rich red hue, stand in contrast to their cool-toned backgrounds, emphasizing the intense warmth radiating from her subjects. Intertwining bodies and overlapping faces reveal the diverse personalities people hold; Kim highlights the complexity of human nature, where no individual has just one fixed demeanor. This exhibition stays true to her fundamental values and beliefs, while presenting a new style distinct from her previous show.

“My current feelings are reflected in the picture[s], and I’m expressing everything that cannot be defined in words through paintings. Currently, I feel the most warmth and tranquil in my life and that is reflected in this series. What I want from my audience in this series is to see my paintings and feel calm and warm for a little while. I want to give comfort to those who are lonely and tired”.