Against the Current
'Against the Current' is a series of six 30cm x 30cm artworks mounted on a black floating frame, handmade by the artist. Each piece depicts the mighty carp, renowned for their unwavering strength and resilience.
Carps are also symbol of courage, persistence, abundance, and strength of character. These traits have been accrued over the centuries, based partly on the fish’s ability to swim upriver (like salmon in the Western hemisphere) and up waterfalls in order to mate.
Through their impressive toughness, the carp in these artworks remind us that no matter the hardships, we must keep swimming against the currents of our lives for our dreams, and hold onto our passion for when we do meet the right current.
In the end, all the hardships would have been worth it.
Each ‘Against the Current' comes with two fulu (bujeok) talisman, uniquely hand-painted with grounded cinnabar for luck, prosperity, protection and success.