Abstract Quote by Hyon Gyon
“The subjects in my work appear as unidentified ghosts that can't be said to be of this world. I've decided to call them incarnations. In various religions, myths, and legends, the word "incarnation" refers to the birth or emergence of transcendent beings in the form of humans or other bodies. If "incarnation" denotes the appearance of an abstract being in some concrete form, in a gut ceremony, a shaman could be considered an incarnation of our desires, hopes, and sorrows. The incarnations that appear in my work are always new and I meet them for the first time by drawing them.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artist Statement, 2023
The artist describes his creations as “incarnations,” likening them to mythic beings that embody human emotions and desires.
In simple terms: He calls his artworks incarnations of feelings.
Key Takeaway
View art as a portal to inner life.
Themes
art
mythology
emotion
creation
identity
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibition
- personal reflection
- creative process
Key Concepts
incarnation
symbolism
shamanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize an incarnation in art?
- Can art truly embody abstract emotions?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be too abstract for some audiences.
![“The most recent incarnation of [Bob] Dylan has been the traveling journeyman/ charlatan who sings roots music, snarls dark lyrics that make "All Along the Watchtower" sound like a Disney tune, hosts an old-school radio show, and turns up in some unusual places, like ads for Chrysler and Victoria's…” quote by Jay Michaelson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/734/jay-michaelson-15590_ads_the-most-recent-incarnation-of-bob-dylan_17700.jpg)
