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Jiyoung Kim
Illustrator exploring the anatomy of the mind

Work for me (Narcissistic personality disorder)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, excessive need for admiration, lack of empathy, and exploitative interpersonal behavior.

Shopping addiction brain (Compulsive shopping)
Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD), also known as compulsive shopping, is a behavioral condition characterized by an irresistible urge to shop excessively, loss of control over spending, and significant distress or impairment in daily life.

The center of the universe is me (Narcissistic personality disorder)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a personality disorder characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance, lack of empathy, and a self-centered belief in being special and superior.

Don't bother me
(Intermittent explosive disorder)
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a behavioral disorder characterized by recurrent impulsive and aggressive outbursts that are disproportionate to the situation and lead to significant distress or impairment.

Boundless eat and vomit
(Bulimia Nervosa)
Bulimia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by inappropriate behaviors, such as self-induced vomiting, aimed at avoiding weight gain.

Too much is as bad as too little (Medication Overuse Headache)
Medication Overuse Headache (MOH) is a chronic headache disorder that develops as a result of excessive use of headache medications for more than three months.

A sleepless night (Insomnia disorder)
Insomnia Disorder is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, leading to distress or impairment in daily functioning.

Mental exhaustion
(Burnout Syndrome)
Burnout Syndrome begins with emotional exhaustion, progresses to cynicism, and ultimately results in reduced effectiveness at work.

Can’t stop (Obsessive compulsive disorder)
Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts or urges (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce the distress they cause (compulsions).

Roller coaster like mind (Bipolar disorder)
Bipolar Disorder is a mood disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of abnormally elevated mood (mania or hypomania) and depression.

A room of memory (Alzheimer's disease)
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by gradual decline in memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily activities.

I can't live without you (Separation anxiety disorder)
Separation Anxiety Disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from attachment figures.

Toxic clouds (Tobacco Use Disorder)
Tobacco Use Disorder is a substance use disorder characterized by persistent tobacco use despite harmful consequences and difficulty stopping smoking.

Difficulty in the reading and writing process (Impairment in reading)
Impairment in Reading, often referred to as dyslexia, is a specific learning disorder characterized by significantly reduced accuracy or fluency in reading relative to age and intelligence, leading to learning difficulties.

A fake paradise (Alcohol use disorder)
Alcohol Use Disorder is a substance use disorder characterized by repeated alcohol consumption despite harmful consequences and difficulty controlling drinking.

Mirror, mirror (Body dysmorphic disorder)
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder characterized by a preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance that are either unnoticeable or appear minor to others, leading to distress or impairment.

Multiple rooms of identity (Dissociative identity disorder)
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states within an individual, accompanied by memory gaps and disruptions in behavior.

Lightning vessel (Ruptured Brain Aneurysm)
A ruptured brain aneurysm is a neurological emergency in which a weakened area of a cerebral blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding into the brain.

3 stages of love (Adrenalin-Dopamine-Oxytocin)
The three-stage model of love (Adrenaline–Dopamine–Oxytocin) is a concept that explains the process of falling in love and forming relationships from a physiological and neuroscientific perspective.

Missing — Patriot Ahn Jung-geun
Ahn Jung-geun’s burial site remains unknown since his execution in 1910. The title “Missing” reflects this absence, evoking both sorrow and the void in collective memory.

Vanity, Iljangchunmong (一場春夢)
The old man, seated at the mountain’s peak, reflects on the fleeting nature of life. The work embodies Iljangchunmong (一場春夢) — the idea that wealth and glory fade like a passing dream, and that all humans ultimately return to the earth.

Class Walk
Kim Deuk-sin’s painting "Bansangdo" (Portraits of the Hierarchical Classes) illustrates the rigid class system of the Joseon Dynasty. The artwork metaphorically critiques the social hierarchy by comparing it to human bipedal walking. Each figure's posture and movement reflect their social rank, satirizing the stratified society through a visual representation of "class-based walking."
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