When I was small I loved roller coasters with a passion. The acceleration, the loops, the feeling of your stomach dropping. Pure heaven to me. Then, I didn‘t get to go to amusement parks for a couple of years and suddenly, I wasn‘t fearless anymore. The height was too much, the speed too fast, the force pressing me into my seat too strong, and it all felt completely unsafe and overwhelming. I missed the unbridled joy I used to experience and didn‘t understand how it could turn on me and change like that. I felt betrayed. These days I still love going on rollercoasters but I have a very low tolerance now and when I accidentally cross that line it is equal parts exhilaration and fear. I am still trying to reacquaint myself with the excitement I used to feel. little by little. What are you missing from your younger years?

Painting (made 2021) - acrylic on canvas, 116,8x80,3cm (~45.6x31.5“)

Part of the “Seoul Searching“ Series

Signed at the bottom right