He saw trees as his spiritual incarnation and a weak light of hope in darkness. He started to paint them, which he viewed as a ritual to release his stress.

The trees under his brushes are ordinary scenes or passersby that people don't bother to give a second look, bringing out the fear and strange feelings hidden inside people's heart, he said.

The exhibition is being held at the China Cultural Center in Seoul until Sept 5.

Exhibition of tree paintings reveals artist's loneliness

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