Life often feels like a stage that is constantly in motion.
Yet between those movements, we need brief pauses—small commas that allow us to regain the strength to move forward again.

In theatre and opera, that moment of pause is called an “intermission.”
This exhibition seeks to capture that very moment of rest—something our own lives equally require.

The works of Ham Bo-Kyung consistently bring together tradition and modernity.
While the delicate brushwork of jinchaehwa and figures dressed in traditional Korean attire occupy the center of the canvas, contemporary objects such as cars, motorcycles, and scenes of camping quietly enter the composition.

Elements that might seem unlikely to coexist instead create scenes that gently bring a smile.
These moments reflect what the artist describes as happiness.

Life is not simply something we live because we were born into it.
Rather, it is something we live in order to find happiness.

And happiness itself is rarely something grand.
Whether it is an expensive car or a modest one, if it is something we desire—and if it allows us to set off toward somewhere we wish to go—that alone can be happiness.

Camping offers a similar example.
Some people find joy in a maximalist experience surrounded by elaborate equipment, while others embrace nature with only the most minimal tools.
Though the approaches differ, each is part of a journey toward happiness.

Ultimately, the measure of happiness is not determined by others.
It is something each of us defines for ourselves.

In this exhibition, the artist continues her series exploring camping, cars, and motorcycles, while also presenting new narratives.
Scenes of people gathering together to enjoy baseball appear, alongside newly introduced works depicting the exhilaration of surfing.

The surfing series draws inspiration from the iconic wave imagery of Japanese ukiyo-e, which also deeply influenced Vincent van Gogh.
Reinterpreted through Ham Bo-Kyung’s distinctive visual language, these works present a fresh perspective on the theme.

The exhibition “Intermission” ultimately reveals the many forms happiness can take.
Great laughter and quiet smiles—both hold equal weight as expressions of happiness.

Within the artist’s works that capture these moments, we invite you to pause for a breath.
Perhaps, in that brief stillness, you may discover a small yet luminous intermission within your own life.