Oil and mixed media on canvas, 53x45cm, 2021.
This painting was inspired by my experience of having my artwork rejected from all the art competitions I applied to for a few years. Feeling disheartened, I wanted to paint something to express my frustration, but in a subtle way. I glued some of the rejection letters that I'd received to the canvas, as well as other papers like postcards and stickers, and painted on top of them. Though the girl's face is neutral, I tried to show the intense feelings of disappointment, sadness or even anger through the explosive nebula overlaid on her head, and also because I enjoy painting space phenomena.