氣(Qi) in Chinese, means energy or spirit. Those who do ‘Qi training’ say that it is a process of emptying our minds through which we can create resonance with the energy of the universe in order to give positive effect to us. There are many types of ‘Qi training’ such as ‘Qi picture’, ‘Qi dance’ and ‘Qi treatment’.

Seo Yu-jeong, is famous for her ‘Qi painting’. She explains that her works are made with the vitality and the wave of the energy in resonance with the essential energy of the universe; they deliver the energy of love, peace and happiness, and make our body and mind sound.

Q. Tell me about your work.

Seo Yu-jeong. I hope my Qi painting makes people happy and healthy. To make the most of the energy of my Qi painting, home is the best place to put up one of my works because home is where we feel most comfortable. In fact, black hole is my main theme. Black hole gives me this concept of ‘we are the one’. When energy gathers together, it becomes explosively huge. One becomes two and two become four. Likewise, we gather energy each other to become one whole. In the same respect, I pour strong energy into my works.

Q. What is the meaning of your works?

Seo Yu-jeong. My works have this meaning to enliven dead cells through new start and new beginning. My works have no boundary but embrace everything because ‘Qi’ has nothing to do with one’s religion, sex and race. Talking of religion, Christian has painting of Holy Spirit and Buddhism has mandala. For me, they are ‘Qi painting’. Those who make ‘Qi painting’ must not have any intention or greed in their mind but if it has a purpose they must pray hard and wish for blessing and health.

Q. I heard there's an exhibition in the Art Festival in Vermont

Seo Yu-jeong. I'm happy to present my painting in a wider place as a good opportunity. All new works are prepared for this Vermont. I'm both nervous and excited about how Qi will approach foreigners in the Vermont., where various people are gathered. We've put a lot of effort into preparing for this exhibition, so please give us a lot of attention.