More About: Emotions Left Behind the Window

Youngmi Bombach undergraduate exhibition

Reception: February 11, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
February 11 - February 14, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Adam D. Kamil Gallery, UC San Diego

In our lives, we form relationships in various ways, and these connections, whether positive or negative, inevitably affect each of us. These interactions can, at times, be nurturing, fostering growth, while at other times, they can be destructive, causing emotional setbacks. The most fundamental of these relationships is that we have with our family, a bond that profoundly shapes who we are. Through this exhibition, I aim to explore the emotional complexities, setbacks, and growth that emerge from the family dynamic.

Family, for me, represents a group of people I sincerely want to understand but often find difficult to empathize with fully. It is a source of love but also a potential for emotional strain. Central to my work is the theme of communication, or rather, the absence of it within familial relationships. A lack of communication can lead to misunderstandings and pain, often leaving deep emotional marks. These issues are not unique to my experience—they are universal. Many people endure emotional and physical hardships within their family structures, and these experiences leave a lasting imprint on their lives. My work reflects on these shared human experiences.

Through my exhibition at Kamil Gallery, I intend to engage with the audience on the importance of communication and mutual understanding within families. I want to create a space where viewers can connect with these emotional narratives, encouraging introspection and empathy. By addressing these universal issues, I hope to spark conversations about the transformative power of communication and its healing potential.

The exhibition will feature a diverse array of mediums, including oil pastel drawings, installations, and sculptures. Each work offers a unique lens on the central theme: the impact of communication and the emotional remnants left in its absence. Through these works, I aim to create a reflective environment that allows viewers to experience the vulnerability and resilience of familial relationships.

I invite Kamil Gallery to consider this proposal as an opportunity to showcase works that speak to the universal human experience of family, communication, and emotional growth. I hope that viewers will leave the exhibition with a deeper understanding of the importance of open communication within relationships and its profound impact on our lives.