Jieun Park is a contemporary artist from South Korea known for her captivating works that explore the intersection of architecture, emotion, and subconsciousness. Her paintings often feature urban skylines rendered in dark ink strokes, depicting cities in a realistic yet introspective manner. Through a variety of brushstrokes, Park uncovers and overlays the urban structures, creating a dynamic tension between the external world and the inner emotional landscape.
Park's works address themes of solitude, joy, obsession, and the significance of the subconscious, reflecting her personal experiences and travel memories. Her paintings evoke the excitement and strange solitude one may feel when discovering a new city, capturing the essence of place, atmosphere, and weather. By blending architectural forms with personal reflections, her art invites viewers into a contemplative journey.
Throughout her career, Park has received numerous accolades, including first prize at the 2013 GIAF painting competition, and has exhibited widely in solo and group shows. Notable solo exhibitions include Redsea Gallery in Singapore (2014), Inner Journey at AP Contemporary in Hong Kong (2014), and Gallery Aile in Seoul (2013). Her work has also been featured in prestigious art fairs, including the Busan International Art Show, Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair, and Affordable Art Fair in Singapore, among others.