The Third Chapter : Interview with Sally Hong (English ver.)
Every artist carries something at the heart of their practice—an idea, a question, or a way of seeing that continues to shape the work as it evolves. In this conversation, Sally Hong reflects on the freedom to create honestly, without being defined by the expectations of others. Working through abstraction, she draws from nature, patterns, colour, and the rhythms of everyday life, allowing each painting to unfold through layers, lines, and movement. Rather than knowing where a work will end, she stays attentive to what draws her in, what feels unresolved, and what begins to emerge along the way. In this chapter of The Core Message , we follow Sally Hong’s reflections on learning to trust the process, remain with uncertainty, and accept imperfection as part of both life and art. Through her practice, the act of continuing becomes a way of discovering what a work—and perhaps we ourselves—might become. -- Q. Thank you for joining us. To begin our conversation, we are curious to know ...