Jang Soo Ji, an artist, delves into the intricacies of time and adulthood through her self-portraits, crafting a poignant representation of innocence and dreams. With a mission to provide solace to those wrestling with anxiety and loneliness, Soo Ji projects the purity of childhood onto her depictions of a girl. Influenced by nostalgic memories of "Anne of Green Gables," she incorporates freckles to infuse her art with a charming touch. Embracing idealistic visions, Soo Ji introduces surreal elements like lotus flowers, aiming to evoke feelings of stability and comfort.
Expressive eyes take center stage in Soo Ji's creative process, as she believes they effectively convey profound emotions. Even in seemingly blank expressions, the girl in her artwork communicates emotions such as anxiety and loneliness, fostering a sense of comfort through shared experiences. While some drawings may involve real people as models, Soo Ji frequently combines features or relies on her imagination, placing a strong emphasis on the intense gaze as a means of expressing emotion.
Soo Ji's artistic palette is characterized by soft yet vibrant colors, with a preference for warm hues and low saturation. This choice complements the overall comforting and nostalgic tone present in her work, further enhancing the emotional impact of her exploration into the complexities of growing up and the passage of time.
Education:
2016: Graduated from the Department of Painting, Graduate School, Konkuk University
2010: Graduated from the Department of Painting, Konkuk University
Solo Exhibitions:
2022: "Lived Happily for a Long Time," Gallery A. Seoul
2021: "Existence of Existence," C.L. Art. Seoul
2021: "Dream: Moment of Eternity," Jongno Tower. Seoul
2020: "Cow, Girl," Gallery A. Seoul
2019: "Moment of Existence," Minari House. Seoul
2019: "Objects of Louise," Seoul
2017: "Consolation," Elle Gallery. Seoul
2016: "Me, Myself and a Girl," Humax Art Room. Bundang
2016: "Cow, Girl," Superior Gallery. Seoul
2015: "Revelosofi," Seoul
2013: "Baekja Eun Gallery," Seoul
2011: "Touch Africa," Ilsan
2011: "Gallery Golmok," Seoul
Group Exhibitions:
2023: "Breeze Insight," Art Center, Seoul
2023: "Korean Art, Reaching Out to the World," Helen & Jay Gallery, Seoul
2023: "Girl, Pig, Myth, Balance, Romance," Cue Artspace, Paju
2023: "Face to Face," Clamp Gallery, Seoul
2023: "On Paper," Seoul Auction, Seoul
2022: "On Humor," Gallery Insa 1010. Seoul
2022: "Konkuk University Faculty Exhibition," Chungju
2021: "Breeze Art Fair," Art Center, Seoul
2021: "Drawing Only Myself and You," Gallery A. Seoul
2021: "Mirror Within the Mirror," Seoul Art Museum. Seoul
2020: "Sounds of Night and Day," Superior Gallery. Seoul
2020: "Breeze Art Fair," Seoul
2020: "Busan International Hwarang Art Fair," BAMA. Busan
2019: "Breeze Art Fair," Seoul
2019: "Preview 2020," Gallery Daon. Seoul
2019: "Art Supermarket," Insa Art Center. Seoul
2019: "Busan Art Fair," BAMA. Busan
2019: "Brussels Art Fair," Brussels
2019: "Separation Anxiety Exhibition," L Gallery. Seoul
2019: "P.Archive Exhibition," Public Gallery. Seoul
2018: "Seoul Museum Adam Exhibition Art Collaboration," Seoul
2018: "Daegu Art Fair," Daegu
2018: "Insa Art Center Art Market," Seoul
2018: "Sejong Cultural Center Breeze Art Fair," Seoul
2018: "Art Busan," Busan
2018: "Hong Kong Art Fair," Hong Kong
2018: "Lotte Department Store Emmanuel Art Hall 100 Albums 100 Artists Exhibition," Seoul
2017: "Print Bakery My Petit Collection Exhibition," Seoul
2017: "My Beautiful City Exhibition," Goyang
2017: "AHAF Hotel Art Fair," Seoul
2017: "Palais Seoul Farewell Exhibition," Seoul
2017: "Busan Art Fair," Busan
2017: "Superior Gallery Get Present for Your Love Exhibition," Seoul
2017: "Hyundai Department Store Art Collaboration Serendipity Exhibition," Seoul
2016: "Sejong Cultural Center Beauty Land Exhibition," Seoul
2016: "Seoul Museum Love's Temperature Exhibition," Seoul
2016: "KIAF," Seoul
2016: "SOAF," Seoul
2016: "Gallery Elle Retrace with Drawing Exhibition," Seoul
2015: "Gallery Elle Emerging Artists Exhibition," Seoul
2015: "Gwangbok 70th Anniversary Exhibition," Seoul
2015: "Gallery Persona Exhibition," Seoul
2015: "Lotte Gallery Be My Love Exhibition," Seoul
2014: "Nemo Gallery Breeze Art Fair," Seoul
2014: "Gallery Art and Summer Chunya Hee Woo Exhibition," Busan
2014: "Busan Art Show," Busan
2012: "Asia Contemporary Art Show," Hong Kong
2012: "United Gallery Bulls Exhibition," Seoul
2011: "Gallery Golmok Warmth of Painting Exhibition," Seoul
2011: "Geumsan Gallery Talking to the World Exhibition," Seoul
2011: "AHAF Hyatt Hotel Hotel Art Fair Young Artist," Seoul
2011: "Seoul Auction Fan Exhibition," Seoul
2011: "UNC Gallery Out Of Safe Zone Exhibition," Seoul
2011: "Art Center ARTicon Exhibition," Seoul
2011: "Gongpyeong Gallery Emerging Artists Exhibition," Seoul
2010: "Hyun Gallery," Seoul
2010: "Asia Art PF Blue Sky Exhibition," Seoul
2010: "Gallery Is Young Artist Project Exhibition," Seoul
2010: "Gallery Revelosofi New Artist Competition Exhibition," Seoul
2009: "Deokwon Gallery Blue Cube Exhibition," Seoul
2009: "Asia Art PF Meeting the Future Exhibition," Seoul
2009: "Gallery Antante," Seoul
2008: "Gallery Door Communication and Roar Exhibition," Seoul
[Selected Portfolio]
