Seoul: In her solo debut, South Korean artist Kim Ran unveils paintings that resemble black-and-white photographs of historic Korean cities, only to reveal intricate details upon closer inspection.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Kim's artwork features delicately interlaced paint lines that form layered spaces where memories are preserved.

Kim describes her paintings as collections of threadlike lines that connect the past, present, and an uncertain future. She draws inspiration from the traditional Korean house, "hanok," whose curved rooflines remind her of threads. Her first solo exhibition, "Throw Back," held at Rho Gallery in Insa-dong, Seoul, showcases these hanok neighborhoods as well as landmarks like the Empire State Building, the London Eye, and the Vltava River.

Kim spends nearly 12 hours a day painting, viewing it as a meditative process that fuels her creativity. A 2016 graduate of Daegu Arts University, Kim has refined her style since 2019, focusing on the evolution of her artistic techniques, as evident in the exhibition.

Through her work, Kim aims to evoke a deep emotional response from viewers, hoping they linger before her paintings. Her exhibition, "Throw Back," will be open until March 5.