Leafing Out

Whether a natural landscape, an urban setting, or an interior space, it becomes a place when we interact with our surroundings. This painting contemplates the uniqueness of each leaf, as it emerges in the spring.

Oil on Canvas by Kaffee Kang

Size: 20x16

About Kaffee Kang
Some people love to travel, to see other lands, to experience different cultures, to sample exotic cuisines, and even to learn a foreign language. But often, we cannot travel because it is too expensive, or we have obligations at home, or there is a worldwide pandemic, or, simply, we are homebodies. That is when art comes into play. A good book, the latest movie, or even a song on the radio can take us far away, to a different place and perhaps a different time. Paintings can do the same thing. Regardless of the subject matter, I have come to realize that what I enjoy most about making paintings is presenting a new perspective to the viewer. Sometimes, my paintings share a personal story from my past. Sometimes, I make commentaries on the state of our current world. And sometimes, I just look at things around me with a unique visual focus. While trying to maintain a freshness in my work, I have recently been delving more deeply into visual narratives that revolve around the human figure. Multiple figures, in varying circumstances, tell stories of family, friends, and strangers. Everyone has a story to tell.