My creative journey has been shaped by a diverse range of experiences and influences. During my undergraduate studies, I delved into the world of modern English dramas and poems, which left an indelible mark on my artistic perspective.
Throughout my twenties, I ventured into various professions, from assisting with graphic novels to managing HR in heavy industry. These encounters with different environments and individuals have provided me with a rich tapestry of impressions that inform my artistic process.
When I approach a blank canvas, I draw from a combination of found images and my vivid imagination. People I have met, as well as movies, animations, novels, songs, and art history, all contribute to the kaleidoscope of inspiration that fuels my work.
Using oil, I apply layers of texture and vibrant color contrasts onto wooden surfaces. Through the use of brushes and knives, I strive to bring depth and tactile richness to my paintings.
My artistic quest revolves around capturing the timeless emotions and narratives that reside within anonymous faces and figures. By delving beneath the surface, I seek to unveil the stories that remain eternally relevant, bridging the gap between the tangible and the ethereal.
In essence, my art becomes a visual language through which I communicate the universal human experience, inviting viewers into the depths of their own emotions and forge connections with the stories unfolding on the canvas.
Throughout my twenties, I ventured into various professions, from assisting with graphic novels to managing HR in heavy industry. These encounters with different environments and individuals have provided me with a rich tapestry of impressions that inform my artistic process.
When I approach a blank canvas, I draw from a combination of found images and my vivid imagination. People I have met, as well as movies, animations, novels, songs, and art history, all contribute to the kaleidoscope of inspiration that fuels my work.
Using oil, I apply layers of texture and vibrant color contrasts onto wooden surfaces. Through the use of brushes and knives, I strive to bring depth and tactile richness to my paintings.
My artistic quest revolves around capturing the timeless emotions and narratives that reside within anonymous faces and figures. By delving beneath the surface, I seek to unveil the stories that remain eternally relevant, bridging the gap between the tangible and the ethereal.
In essence, my art becomes a visual language through which I communicate the universal human experience, inviting viewers into the depths of their own emotions and forge connections with the stories unfolding on the canvas.
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
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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