It was fascinating to see how the atmosphere of the space changed as I installed each piece, carefully selected by myself, on the neutrally toned, dark brown wall. On one side of the wall, the mood is completely still, with not a hint of emotion. A sense of quiet beauty emerges, as if black-and-white photographs are gently whispering stories of the past to the audience. In contrast, the artworks hung on the opposite wall each express their own individual voice, creating a sense of communication. The vivid colours evoke human dynamism and vitality, yet, just as joy and pain coexist in life—between these two walls stands a dark, shadowy painting by Seonkyu Choi that holds the middle ground in terms of tone and saturation. The starting point of this exhibition was the simple joy of sharing a cup of coffee with someone in everyday life. I initially planned to curate works that centered around those warm, gentle moments. However, after unexpectedly encountering a wide range of works from the artists around me, my thoughts began to shift. Life is never one-dimensional, and joy always exists side by side with pain. I started to think that a seemingly heavy, melancholic painting, perhaps one that may not appear to suit a café setting, could, by chance, offer someone unexpected comfort. This exhibition sits somewhere between that simple joy and those weighty emotions. Perhaps guests can find a sense of empathy and solace in the range of feelings present here.