Summer Reverie
Title: "Summer Reverie"
Size: 36 x 24 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Ji Hyang Ryu
Bathed in warm light and lush color, Summer Reverie captures a fleeting moment of serenity, femininity, and connection to nature. A woman sits gracefully amidst blooming pink roses, gazing across a reflective pond where two swans glide peacefully—symbols of love, grace, and partnership. Her floral dress echoes the blooms around her, blending her presence seamlessly with the landscape, as if she’s part of the earth's gentle rhythm.
The glass in her hand and the soft tilt of her head suggest a pause, a breath, a celebration of stillness. The scene behind her opens to a distant horizon where lake meets sky, inviting the viewer to wander into a space of memory, escape, or introspection. The vibrant greens and blues of the water and trees dance with reflections, showcasing Ji Hyang Ryu’s skill in conveying movement and depth through oil.
This painting speaks to the artist’s continued exploration of belonging—here, belonging not only to culture, but to a moment, a season, a landscape. As an immigrant and a mother, Ryu often weaves themes of beauty, nostalgia, and peaceful solitude into her work, grounding each piece in personal emotion and universal calm.
Title: "Summer Reverie"
Size: 36 x 24 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Ji Hyang Ryu
Bathed in warm light and lush color, Summer Reverie captures a fleeting moment of serenity, femininity, and connection to nature. A woman sits gracefully amidst blooming pink roses, gazing across a reflective pond where two swans glide peacefully—symbols of love, grace, and partnership. Her floral dress echoes the blooms around her, blending her presence seamlessly with the landscape, as if she’s part of the earth's gentle rhythm.
The glass in her hand and the soft tilt of her head suggest a pause, a breath, a celebration of stillness. The scene behind her opens to a distant horizon where lake meets sky, inviting the viewer to wander into a space of memory, escape, or introspection. The vibrant greens and blues of the water and trees dance with reflections, showcasing Ji Hyang Ryu’s skill in conveying movement and depth through oil.
This painting speaks to the artist’s continued exploration of belonging—here, belonging not only to culture, but to a moment, a season, a landscape. As an immigrant and a mother, Ryu often weaves themes of beauty, nostalgia, and peaceful solitude into her work, grounding each piece in personal emotion and universal calm.
Title: "Summer Reverie"
Size: 36 x 24 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Artist: Ji Hyang Ryu
Bathed in warm light and lush color, Summer Reverie captures a fleeting moment of serenity, femininity, and connection to nature. A woman sits gracefully amidst blooming pink roses, gazing across a reflective pond where two swans glide peacefully—symbols of love, grace, and partnership. Her floral dress echoes the blooms around her, blending her presence seamlessly with the landscape, as if she’s part of the earth's gentle rhythm.
The glass in her hand and the soft tilt of her head suggest a pause, a breath, a celebration of stillness. The scene behind her opens to a distant horizon where lake meets sky, inviting the viewer to wander into a space of memory, escape, or introspection. The vibrant greens and blues of the water and trees dance with reflections, showcasing Ji Hyang Ryu’s skill in conveying movement and depth through oil.
This painting speaks to the artist’s continued exploration of belonging—here, belonging not only to culture, but to a moment, a season, a landscape. As an immigrant and a mother, Ryu often weaves themes of beauty, nostalgia, and peaceful solitude into her work, grounding each piece in personal emotion and universal calm.
