"I used to be inspired by the individuality felt from a person in the past. When I discovered something in someone’s appearance and aura, I immersed myself in his or her world and worked like a documentary director. (Omitted)
Lately, I do not paint people close to me. For I am affected by how that person views oneself. I don't consider how much the painting resembles the subject much and I don't include the model's initials in the title. Because this painting is not someone’s portrait.
I summon that person into the world I created, give him or her a role, and become a film director."
- From the artist's note -