The artist expresses what is difficult to put into words through drawings and writings. Her work is particularly inspired by the light of spring and summer, as well as books. Books, to her, are more than mere reading materials—they are both physical and intellectual mediums with a unique allure. Clear and tangible in hand, yet boundless in depth, books share a striking resemblance to paintings, a connection the artist continuously explores.
When faced with overwhelming moments or passing waves of solitude, she often finds solace in libraries and bookstores. In these spaces, where the energy of those who create books and those who seek them converges, the act of flipping through pages amidst unfamiliar crowds brings a quiet sense of comfort. Sometimes, without intention, she stumbles upon a sentence that feels as if it was meant just for her, experiencing a fleeting yet profound resonance. These moments are not grand revelations or life-altering epiphanies, but rather subtle, transient impressions—precisely because they are so brief and delicate, she seeks to hold onto them. Through light, color, and form, she translates these experiences into her art, inviting viewers to share in her quiet yet deeply felt reflections.

JaeIn Park paints with the light of spring and summer, drawing inspiration from books.
She regards books not merely as something to read, but as mediums that are at once physical and spiritual. Their clarity—tangible enough to be held in one’s hands—and their depth—endlessly immersive—remind her of the nature of painting.

In moments of emotional weight or fleeting loneliness, Park often finds herself drawn to libraries and bookstores. These spaces, where the quiet energies of those who create and those who seek books gather, offer a unique comfort. Among unfamiliar crowds, the simple act of turning a page sometimes brings a gentle, almost tender sensation to her fingertips.

Now and then, while leafing through a book without any particular aim, she encounters a sentence that seems to speak directly to her present self. In such moments, there is a quiet resonance—a fleeting sense of becoming one with the words. These experiences are not grand revelations, nor do they bear the weight of life-changing insights. More often, they pass quickly or arrive gently and without warning—and perhaps that is why she wishes to hold on to them a little longer.

Through Park’s paintings, viewers may also rediscover their own moments of quiet consolation—subtle, almost forgotten instants tucked somewhere within the folds of time.

CDA is a gallery stands for ‘Creative’, ‘Discovery’, and ‘Appreciation’. The gallery mainly presents creative activities in various fields of contemporary visual arts in the form of exhibitions. CDA exhibition mainly focuses on paintings but subjects to all kinds of genres and mediums such as sculpture, prints, photography, animation, and video. The form of the exhibitions is also balanced, with a mix of solo and group exhibitions, as well as art fairs and collaborative projects. We sincerely hope that our activities will serve as a spark for the realization of meaningful projects for creators(artists) and an opportunity for audiences to expand their inspiration and collecting.