GUMIHO

구미호 = “Gu Mi Ho” Nine Tailed Fox

Once when tigers smoked, the gumiho was a dangerously cunning and magical creature that is immortal only if it can survive on hearts of human souls. It usually lured its victims by shapeshifting from a fox to a beautiful woman.

The gumiho studies human just to better its hunting game. Study can lead anyone to places they have never though they would be.

Humans live through many struggles, such as war and starvation. However, humans never stop singing and laughing. How can this be?

With mystic powers, the gumiho continues to watch human life year and year, while neglecting it’s own selfcare. After every 100 years, the gumiho grows a tail - soon it gets 9.

Study turns to curiosity, curiosity to passion, then passion to commitment.

구미호 (“Gumiho”) by Christy Hyonsuk

30 × 48 inches Acrylic on Canvas. Palo Santo was used for sketching.

Original Sofia’s Garden painting was presented at a private event and acquired by a private collector in Yonkers, NY. April 2024