The Labyrinth of Origin 24, mixed media on handmade Korean mulberry paper, 130x130cm, 2024

OMAE Gallery presents The Labyrinth of Origin, a solo exhibition by SEOSY (世悟示), as the first show of its spring season. The exhibition highlights the artist’s acclaimed reinterpretation of gold leaf aesthetics in a contemporary context. SEOSY is the artistic sub-character created in 2024 by Sooyoung Seo, a renowned color painter known for her figurative works rooted in traditional Korean sensibilities and motifs, with over 30 solo exhibitions held both in Korea and internationally.

In contrast to Soo-young Seo’s figurative style, SEOSY explores abstraction, using gold leaf as a central medium. As the name “SEOSY” (世悟示) suggests—meaning “one who reveals spiritual awakening to the world”—the artist follows a path of inquiry into questions such as “What is origin, essence, and foundation?” With a doctorate in traditional gold pigment techniques, SEOSY demonstrates exceptional expertise in the contemporary interpretation of traditional forms.

This exhibition features over 30 works in both two-dimensional and installation formats, all of which reinterpret traditional gold leaf techniques through SEOSY’s unique artistic language. Meditative, serene, and resonant, SEOSY’s works invite viewers into a quiet space of subtle yet profound contemplation.