I’m exploring the potential of a visual language based on the repetition of organic forms and unknown objects. Standard forms of written semiotic systems are limited in accessing the strong visual feelings realized in painting. An important function of language is communication between people and cultures.
I aspire to use my language to invoke an emotional response in the viewer, which relates to the wonder and apprehension when there is communication between people and cultures. There are three significant elements to my painting: Repeated forms of calligraphy and philosophy that comes from my Korean heritage, bright pastel tones of color that are metaphors of youth and innocence comparable to toys and children possessions and flipping background and foreground as in space, as a way of creating visual ambiguity. By combining personal and formal elements, the paintings become an allegory for the feeling that arises from communication.
Born in Kwang Ju, Korea
2004 M.F.A in Painting San Francisco Art Institute, CA
1998 M.F.A in Painting Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
1992 B.F.A in Painting Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
2004 The Consulate General of The Republic of Korea, Los Angeles, CA
The Consulate General of The Republic of Korea, San Francisco, CA
M.F.A Graduate Exhibition, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, CA
1995 Sam Jung Art Space, Seoul, Korea
2005 Group Show (Dec 14, 2005), The Luggage Store Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2004 The 15th Annual Chuseok Gala, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA
2004 Common Thread, Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA
2004 Imbued, Thoreau Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2004 Vallejo Art Festival, The Fetterly Galley, Vallejo, CA
2003 Spring show, Diego Rivera Galley, San Francisco, CA
2003 Continuing MFA Exhibition, Diego Rivera Galley, San Francisco, CA
2002 Spring show, Diego Rivera Galley, San Francisco, CA
2002 Open Studio, 3rd Street Studio, San Francisco, CA
2002 Crossing Bridges, CBS Maket Watch.com, San Francisco, CA
2002 Continuing MFA Exhibition, Diego Rivera Galley, San Francisco, CA
1995 21st Seoul Contemporary Art Festival, Fine Art Center, Seoul, Korea
1995 Here and Now, Kwan Hoon Gallery, Seoul, Korea
1995 Cheong Choo International Exhibition, Dong Kyung-Do Art Center, Kyoto, Japan
1995 Life, The Exhibition of Periodic the present state and view, Kwan Hoon Gallery, Seoul, Korea
1994 20th Seoul Contemporary Art Festival, Fine Art Center, Seoul, Korea
1994 Here and Now, Kwan Hoon Gallery, Seoul, Korea
1994 Life, The Exhibition of Latent Consciousness and Self-Control, Un Hyun-Goong, Seoul, Korea
1993 Here and Now, Kwan Hoon Gallery, Seoul, Korea
1993 Life, The Exhibition of Vision-Perception’s Horizon, Cheong Nam Art Center, Seoul, Korea
1993 The Exhibition of Southern Yellow Soil, Keum Ho Art Center, Kwang Ju, Korea
1992 Spirit and Overcoming Exhibition, Kyung In Gallery, Seoul, Korea
1992 The Exhibition of Southern Yellow Soil, Keum Ho Art Center, Kwang Ju, Korea
2004 Juror’s Choice Award Winner, Vallejo Art Foundation
2002-2003 Graduate Fellowship, San Francisco Art Institute
2001 Merit Scholarship, San Francisco Art Institute