The aesthetics of iron (鐵)Discovering myself
Inspired by the raw, elemental power of iron, my work is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Just as metal is forged through heat and pressure, my identity is fluid and ever-evolving. Through shaping, hammering, and refining steel, I uncover the layers of my being, with each mark left in the metal symbolising an irreversible process of becoming. Iron—both heavy and luminous—serves as both my medium and muse, a language through which I explore the delicate balance between strength, vulnerability, and the ongoing search for self. His work reflects the diversity within themselves.
The distinct, non-uniform forms in their pieces serve as both objects and subjects.
By expressing iron—large and heavy, small and intricate, grotesque yet poignant they connect with their inner self and humanity. This metaphorically aligns human traits with materials, emphasising the importance of integrating the material's unique qualities into the work. Iron is the perfect medium to illuminate their essence, reflect on their present self, and shape their future. The harmony between iron and color is central to their path of self-discovery and the core of their work.


Born in 1968 in Gwangju, South Korea.
Education
2018 PH.D Degrees in Sculpture,
Wonkwang University, South Korea
2011 Master of Art Therapy,
Wonkwang University, South Korea
1993 Bachelor of Fine Arts,
Chugye University For the Arts, Seoul, South Korea
EXHIBITION HISTORY
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2025 7th Solo Exhibition In The Trace The Light (Plan Samret Gallery, Bangkok)
2025 6th Solo Exhibition DO DREAM (Insa Art Center, Seoul)
2024 BODA - Atelier Gustave Paris, France ‘BODA’ Exhibition (Gustave Gallery, Paris)
2023 ‘O Makers X Kim Naet-gwa’ Gwangju Emerging Artist Exhibition No Jeong-seok (Shinsegae Department Store, Gwangju)
2023 The Aesthetics of Iron Sponsored by Gwangju Metropolitan City (Culture Park Kim Naet-gwa, Gwangju)
2023 JIBS 21st Anniversary Special Exhibition No Jeong-seok Invitational Exhibition
‘Oreums of Jeju – The Birth of Life’ (Jeju Special Self-Governing Provincial Culture & Arts Center, Jeju)
2023 Solo Exhibition The Aesthetics of Iron, Discovering Myself (Mudeung Gallery, Gwangju)
2022 Solo Exhibition The Aesthetics of Iron, Discovering Myself (Mudeung Gallery, Gwangju)
2011 Korea Wonkwang University Department of Fine Arts PhD Student Exhibition (Graduate School of Jingdezhen University, China)
2008 Art Exhibition by ‘8’ Artists – Japan, Korea & China (Fukuoka Art Museum, Japan)
Awards
2023: Grand Prize, 30th Korea International Art Exhibition (Korea Art International Exchange Association)
2023: Selected Artist, Regional Cultural Arts Development Support Project (Gwangju Foundation for Cultural Heritage)