My work reflects objects in nature I’ve seen or experienced during my travels or daily life. Whether they’re a handful of unnamed seeds seemingly trapped in a sandbox, lone wildflowers dancing in the wind, or sunset seen through the filters of a wooded forest, I transform my memories through the strokes of my brush. Recently, I’ve been focusing less on the objects themselves but more on their relationships--the matches and mismatches. I hope that my use of contrasting lines, planes, and textures can provide an opportunity to reflect on the mismatches and harmonies in life. 

J.Y. Bae received her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, South Korea, and earned her Master of Arts (Studio Art) from California State University of Sacramento, California. She is currently based in Southern California.