I begin by scanning the dry coffee marks on the cup's base, reversing their arrangement. I generate images by engaging in actions such as removal, contrast adjustment, and the merging of the scanned manuscript. Yet, this doesn't mark the conclusion of my undertaking. If the process concluded with an image reminiscent of the universe, the work could have been considered finished quite early. Nonetheless, I've been postponing this stage, as I believe that the accumulation of knowledge should coincide with this endeavor. 

On a certain day, I took the time to closely observe a fellow artist who specializes in painting. I noticed that she dedicated several days to meticulously working on a single area of her canvas, repeatedly engaging in a process that seemed to hold personal significance. This observation sparked a fresh wave of inspiration within me, leading to the birth of a new idea. 

Borrowing the term of photography, this concept finds its counterpart in the term “depth of field." My colleague, engrossed in her painting, asserted that the very language of art is composed of points, lines, and planes. While there might indeed be other elements inherent in photography that I haven't mentioned, I have come to the realization that points, lines, and planes constitute fundamental building blocks across all visual arts, extending beyond the confines of painting alone. Through careful observation of the process by which an artist, engrossed in the act of painting, engages in what is commonly termed as "carving," I was convinced that the very act is imagery and the artist’s own language for expression. 

The intention behind this artwork is to convey its message using imagery, a language of artistic expression that diverges from the photographic. Photography serves as a vehicle for realistic representation, while art serves as a medium for abstract expression. To convey a sensation of depth within a basic two-dimensional image, I applied layers of paint repeatedly, employing curved lines reminiscent of shadows. Through this piece titled "Looking In," I wished to consistently imbue the artwork with my emotions, surpassing mere observation and delving into a process of projecting from within “myself.”