Related Artworks

自畫像系列|鬱

Self-Portrait Series | Melancholy

The self-portrait series is a highly valuable collection of Jo's work. From 1993 to 1999, Jo continuously documented her appearance and inner changes over six years. This series, showcasing a variety of styles and media, reveals the different facets of Jo as seen by her family, friends, classmates, and mentors.

Around 1998, Jo was diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder. These works poignantly reflect the artist's internal struggles, pain, and contradictions during her episodes.