〈I’m Only Saying This for Your Own Good〉 examines how language intended to maintain public order is transformed into nagging within interpersonal relationships, only to return as an internalized form of discipline through which one begins to monitor oneself. Wrapped in glittering vinyl and pastel-colored decoration, these phrases reveal structures of control concealed beneath the appearance of care. Expressions such as “Aren’t you going to study?”, “Are you still sleeping?”, and “After everything I’ve done for you!” simultaneously enact affection and surveillance, care and control, prompting the internalization of social productivity and moral obligation. Once ingrained, these signs remain like badges, shaping one’s subsequent thoughts and sense of identity—much like a society saturated with signs.


〈I’m Only Saying This for Your Own Good〉
Chanbyul Park







➊ <After everything I’ve done for you!>, 2025, acrylic on canvas, wrapping paper on wooden frame, stainless steel, 98.5 × 153 × 4 cm
➋ <Aren’t You Going to Study?>, 2025, acrylic on canvas, wrapping paper on wooden frame, 106 × 36 × 3 cm
➌ <What Were You Doing All Night? You’re Still Sleeping?>, 2025, acrylic on canvas, wrapping paper on wooden frame, 59 × 79 × 3 cm





➍ <If You Go Out Dressed Like That, What Will People Think of Your Parents?>, 2025, tank top, beads, fishing line, 33 × 45 × 1 cm
➎ <Dress Like That and People Will Get the Wrong Idea About You>, 2025, denim shorts, beads, fishing line, 49 × 33 × 1 cm
➏ <Do You Know How Old You Are?>, 2025, epoxy clay, acrylic paint, beads, Ø32.5 × 29 cm







➐ <Act Your Age—Keep Doing Whatever You Want and You’ll End Up Left Behind> , 2025,epoxy clay, acrylic paint, wire, 15.5 × 37.5 × 1.5 cm
➑ <Don’t Stand Out—People Will Talk>, 2025, epoxy clay, acrylic paint, wire, 12.5 × 29 × 2 cm
➒ <Don’t Disappoint Your Mother! She Sacrificed Everything for You!>, 2025, epoxy clay, acrylic paint, wire, 8 × 29.5 × 2 cm
➓ <You’ll Only Be Loved If You Get Good Grades>, 2025. epoxy clay, acrylic paint, wire, 10.5 × 27 × 2.5 cm
⓫ <Shame>, 2025, epoxy clay, acrylic paint, wire, 6 × 25 × 2.5 cm