EXHIBITION
The Aesthetics of Iron: Discovering Myself
2022.10.20 - 2022.10.26
Birth of Life -
The Oreums of Jeju
2023.03.21 - 2023.04.03
BODA PARIS
2024.07.08 - 2024.07.14
IN THE TRACE THE LIGHT
12-26 Jul 2025
DO DREAM 두드림
02-08 Apr 2025
For me, painting is a journey through dreams. As I hammer iron, different worlds unfold, allowing me to explore spaces beyond conscious reality. Drawn to the strength and unpredictability of iron, I experiment with various techniques, immersing myself in the energy of creation. Through repetitive acts of hammering and refining, my expression becomes freer, revealing new depths of light and texture. My work is like assembling a puzzle, where each piece forms a map guiding me on an endless artistic journey. In this process, my senses expand, and another dreamlike world takes shape—defining my artistic universe.
BODA PARIS
2024.07.08 - 2024.07.14
When we travel, we capture moments in photographs, sharing or keeping them as memories. For me, however, it’s the curiosity that arises from multiple perspectives that holds true value. We experience the world as if it were real, yet it is through these varied viewpoints that the essence of our journey is revealed. I aim to depict this process of exploration, embedding it into every component of my work.
OREUM OF JEJU - BIRTH OF LIFE
As time passes, the original form may wear and age,
yet it grows deeper and more profound in the mind.
The same holds true for the legends of Jeju Island that we preserve
—they too are revived, reimagined, and transformed anew.
The artist seeks to be a part of this continuous cycle of renewal, contributing even in the smallest way to the enduring legacy.
THE AESTHETICS OF IRON:
DISCOVERING MYSELF
I had such a strong sense of iron that it nearly seemed unreal.
I as struck by how vivid the flames from the grinding process were.
The theme and object of my work in this project provide variation.
EXHIBITION HISTORY
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2024: BODA – Atelier Gustave, Paris, France ("BODA" Exhibition, Gustave Gallery, Paris)
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2023: "O-Makers X Kim Naetgwa" Gwangju Promising Artist Exhibition (Shinsegae Department Store, Gwangju)
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2023: "Jeju’s Oreums - The Birth of Life" (JIBS 21st Anniversary Special Exhibition, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Arts Center, Jeju)
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2023: "Jeju’s Oreums - The Birth of Life" (Solo Exhibition, Bumi Gallery, Jeju)
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2023: "The Aesthetics of Iron: Discovering Myself" (Solo Exhibition, Mudeung Gallery, Gwangju)
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2022: Works by Ph.D. Candidates in Visual Arts, Wonkwang University (Gyeongdeokjin University Graduate School, China)
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2022: KASA "Korea Art Festival", STEC, Seoul
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2022: Art Exhibition by "8" Artists from Korea, Japan & China, Fukuoka Art Museum / Special Exhibition Gallery, Japan
Awards
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2023: Grand Prize, 30th Korea International Art Exhibition (Korea Art International Exchange Association)
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2023: Selected Artist, Regional Cultural Arts Development Support Project (Gwangju Foundation for Cultural Heritage)