ARTIST STATEMENT
My work explores the integration of nature, imagination, curiosity, and storytelling, fostering a contemplative investigation of care through abstract and surrealistic forms of art. My ever-evolving inspirations and motivations enrich my artistic journey, making it both enjoyable and meaningful. Meticulous attention to detail allows me to emphasize the depth of expression and the ideas that drive my creativity. Each piece aspires to connect with viewers on an intuitive level, sparking both wonder and introspection.
BIOGRAPHY
I was born in Busan and raised amidst the natural expanses of Kimhae, South Korea. As a unique child, I found solace in the mountains, countryside, and ocean—an immersion in nature that became a profound source of artistic inspiration. My mother, an artisan who sculpted joy into paper clay, was my first and most cherished influence. She was also a painter, rejoicing in her own cultivating creative journey, which ignited my passion for art.
In my twenties, I found comfort in the vibrant energy of New York City, where my career as a floral designer flourished. Incorporating natural elements into window displays and featuring my own paintings and drawings within these installations marked a pivotal turning point in my journey as an artist. This merging of art and display installations provided a springboard for the 'Integration' series, where art embraced floral designing, and I found solace in producing art. From then on, my art became about following inspirations, exploring new mediums, and integrating ideas in creative ways.
Recently, I returned to school to nurture my artistic curiosity, studying subjects like studio art, graphic design, and psychology. These disciplines continue to evolve and merge with my work, expanding my creative boundaries and helping me approach my art from new perspectives. Through it all, I have embraced solitude as a sanctuary for creativity and self-expression, finding serenity in the space it provides.
Group Exhibition
- 2022 'Art Exchange America & Japan, members only' Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art curated by Julienne Johnson from April 10th - 15th.
- 2021 Market Art & Design The Hamptons Art Fair
- 2020 Art Series IX "Real, Surreal scape & Contemporary Abstractions" at Studio Anise in Soho, NYC
- 2020 "She is..." at One Art Space in Tribeca, NYC
- 2019 Spatial Transformations Part 1,2,3 & "Painting vs Drawing" at Studio Anise in Soho, NYC
- 2019 Winter Group Shows Part 2 at Onishi Gallery in Chelsea, NYC
- 2019 Group show at NAWA (National Association of Women Artists) in NYC
- 2018 Off The Wall at Plaxall Gallery in Long Island City, NY
- 2018 ARTIF ACTS at One Art Space in Tribeca, NYC
- 2018 Benefit Auction at The Drawing Center, NYC
- 2018 Eternal Summer at One Art Space in Tribeca, NYC
- 2018 Transformation at One Art Space in Tribeca, NYC
- 2018 Drawing 2017, an exhibition of 20 international artists at Gallery 25N
- 2017 Making Connections ll at The City Deford Gallery in Long Island City, NY
- 2017 Making connections at The Plaxall Gallery in Long Island City, NY
- 2017 Winner of Drawing category : 9th Artslant Prize
- 2017 IGOA gallery, Theme "Anima l& wildlife"
- 2017 Projekt 30, Monthly Exhibition in May and July
- 2017 Bauhausprairie art gallery, Theme "Abstract" and "Artist's favorite work"
- 2016 Honorable Mentions : IGOA (www.international-gallery.org) Art-open "No Theme"
- 2016 Projekt 30, Monthly Exhibition in October and November
Private Collections
“Apex No.3”, Tribeca, New York
“Companion’, The Drawing Center Benefit Auction, Soho, New York
“Dancing Divas No.1”, Soho, New York
“Emotions series, Confidence and Jealousy”, Soho, New York
“Heart series, sketches”, Tribeca, New York
“Heart series, 5 paintings”, Soho, New York
“Hear series, 2 paintings", Midtown, New York
“Rejuvenating No.1 and No.2”, Soho, New York
“Serenity-Celestial dance No.2”, Soho, New York
“Serenity No.1”, Tribeca, New York
“Serenity No.3”, Brooklyn, New York
“The Universe in a leaf No.3”, Astoria, New York
“The Universe in a leaf No.2”, Tribeca, New York 3
“Topper” Commission drawing, Great Neck, Long Island