Heejin Sutton

Pear, Flower Petal, Original Painting

2026

Artist Comments
A small pear rests on the edge of a blue geometric plane. Below, a sweeping pattern resembling a flower petal fills the orange surface. A black, narrow shape frames the left side of the composition, enhancing the illusion of depth. Artist Heejin Sutton studies and observes fruits and plants to capture their unique qualities and draw attention to their details. She uses traditional Korean Jangji paper and mineral pigments that give texture to the background.

About the Artist
Artist Heejin Sutton creates surreal compositions where detailed animals, fruit, and sea life appear within expansive fields of color and geometric forms. "I am drawn to the quiet individuality that exists within all living things," says Heejin. She began drawing as a child, finding comfort and connection through art during a difficult early period in her life. She later studied Oriental painting in South Korea and continued her exploration of art's emotional impact through graduate studies in art therapy. Her work reflects this journey, using traditional Korean materials such as hanji (mulberry paper) and mineral pigments to build layered surfaces where each color interacts with those beneath it. By placing small subjects within simplified backgrounds, Heejin creates spaces that encourage viewers to slow down, notice subtle differences, and reflect on the uniqueness of each being. Today, she works from a small corner studio in her home in Cumming, Georgia, creating whenever she finds a moment between caring for her family and teaching art.

Words that describe this painting: Korean, pear, fruit, petal, flower, geometric, Asian, nature, surrealism, mixed media artwork, orange

Pear, Flower Petal
Heejin Sutton
Mineral pigments with traditional glue binder on Korean mulberry paper adhered to a wooden panel
Painting wraps around edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2026
9 in. h x 6.3 in. w x 1 in. d
0 lbs. 8 oz.