As an artist, my work is deeply influenced by my diverse experiences and background. Having studied modern English dramas and poems as an undergraduate, I draw inspiration from the powerful narratives and emotions conveyed in these works. My professional experiences, ranging from graphic novel assistance to an HR manager in heavy industry, have also shaped my perspective and approach to art.
I paint from my imagination, drawing on my memories and experiences of these works, as well as stories in books and movies. My preferred medium is oil on wood, and I enjoy using brushes and knives to create expressive, layered textures. My style is best described as expressionistic, lying between the abstract and the representational. Similar to close-up scenes of figures in movies, my portraits contain condensed narratives and emotions that seek to evoke a visceral response in the viewer.
Overall, my art is a reflection of my passion for storytelling and my desire to convey the complexity of human emotion through visual expression.
I paint from my imagination, drawing on my memories and experiences of these works, as well as stories in books and movies. My preferred medium is oil on wood, and I enjoy using brushes and knives to create expressive, layered textures. My style is best described as expressionistic, lying between the abstract and the representational. Similar to close-up scenes of figures in movies, my portraits contain condensed narratives and emotions that seek to evoke a visceral response in the viewer.
Overall, my art is a reflection of my passion for storytelling and my desire to convey the complexity of human emotion through visual expression.
Education
MFA Painting Academy of Art University, San Francisco, California USA
BFA English Linguistics & Literature Korea University, Seoul, Korea
Award
1st Place in Painting De Young Museum, San Francisco, California
http://deyoung.famsf.org/calendar/friday-nights-de-young-expand-18th-annual-new-generations-student-showcase
2nd Place in Painting Irvine City, California
Juried Exhibition
"Paradigm, Her Era" 2022 Los Angeles, California
"Small Works Show" 2020 Fort Worth, Texas
"Irvine City Global Festival" 2019 Irvine City, California
"Gestalt Project", LA Art Show 2019 LA Art Show, with bG Gallery, Santa Mocina, California
"Small works, Big talent" 2019 Las Laguna Gallery Laguna Beach, California
"Spectrum Gestalt 5, 2018 bG Gallery, Santa Monica, California
-Small Works of Predominant Color"
"Celebrating Women" 2018 Location 1980, Costa Mesa, California
"Absolutely Incredible" 2014 Las Laguna Gallery, Laguna Beach, California
"Master Pieces" 2014 Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, Ohio
"Beyond Scope" 2014 Minna Gallery, San Francisco, California
"Expand" Student Showcase 2014 De Young Museum, San Francisco, California
