Ottogi (Mother), 2018, Resin, 95 x 45 cm
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Yang Soon-Yeal is a contemporary South Korean artist born in 1959 in Uiseong County. Her upbringing amidst the serene landscapes of her hometown deeply influenced her artistic vision, leading her to explore the profound connections between humanity, nature, existence, and spirit. Beginning with traditional Korean painting, Yang has expanded her practice to include painting, sculpture, installation, and media art, crafting a distinctive and poetic visual language.
From 1996 to 2006, she served as an adjunct professor in the Department of Oriental Painting at the Catholic University of Daegu, nurturing the next generation of artists. Throughout her career, Yang has held over 30 solo exhibitions across Korea and internationally, including in Switzerland, New York, the Netherlands, Japan, and the United States. Notably, her series ‘Ottogi’ and ‘Homo Sapiens’ have been showcased in cities like Seoul and Andong, offering contemplative reflections on human existence that have deeply resonated with audiences. In addition to her solo exhibitions, Yang has participated in more than 100 group exhibitions worldwide, continually expanding her artistic dialogue across diverse cultures and contexts. |
Her works transcend mere form, poetically weaving together themes of time and humanity, motherhood and the cosmos, nature and spirit. Rooted in the emotional depths of ‘Jeong’ (a profound Korean concept of affection), sacrifice, and healing, as well as the philosophy of ‘Hongik Ingan’ (the ideal of benefiting all humankind), she delicately captures the flow of unseen presences and emotional textures, transforming Korean sensibilities into a universal artistic language.
Yang’s contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Best Artist Award from the Korean Council of Art Critics in 2020 and the Baeksang Art Award for Young Artists in 1997. She has also authored multiple art essays, such as ‘Mother,’ ‘Awakening the Sea of Time,’ and ‘Homo Sapiens.’ Her works are part of esteemed collections, including the Ho-Am Art Museum, POSCO Art Museum, Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Government, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ukraine, and the Hendrick Hamel Museum in the Netherlands.
Continuously evolving, Yang Soon-Yeal’s art invites viewers to pause and reflect upon the timeless questions of life, guiding them to discover the quiet resonance of truth, emotion, and being within that stillness.
Yang’s contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Best Artist Award from the Korean Council of Art Critics in 2020 and the Baeksang Art Award for Young Artists in 1997. She has also authored multiple art essays, such as ‘Mother,’ ‘Awakening the Sea of Time,’ and ‘Homo Sapiens.’ Her works are part of esteemed collections, including the Ho-Am Art Museum, POSCO Art Museum, Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Government, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ukraine, and the Hendrick Hamel Museum in the Netherlands.
Continuously evolving, Yang Soon-Yeal’s art invites viewers to pause and reflect upon the timeless questions of life, guiding them to discover the quiet resonance of truth, emotion, and being within that stillness.
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