FIGHTING CULLAWAYS

“Fighting Cullaways” reflects a renewed attitude

towards nostalgia. “Cullaways” are the memories

that fade unconsciously; by painting them, I fight

their quiet disappearance. Cherishing mundane

family dinners, I immortalize its brevity through

loose brush strokes, disappearing details and

dynamic movements; The selective omission of

objects reflects how our brain constantly culls

details of memories, leaving only a vague impression

of the event. This painting reminds me to be more

intentional with even the most daily rituals in my

life–after all, they will eventually become memories.

Nostalgia no longer becomes a longing for the past,

but appreciation for moments I’ve truly lived.