Seoha, Jang Myung Ok (b. 1970)

JANG MYEONG OK (瑞廈 / Seoha)
Contemporary Korean Fine Artist

Artist Statement & Profile Summary

Seoha Jang Myeong-ok is a prominent contemporary Korean artist specializing in Korean Painting (Hankookhwa). Her work seamlessly bridges traditional ink-and-color techniques with modern visual metaphors, notably through her acclaimed Butterfly series. Holding deep academic roots with an MFA and doctoral research, she has built an influential career spanning over three decades of solo exhibitions and international art fairs. Currently, she shapes the local and national art community as an educator, juror, and institution director.

## EDUCATION

Ph.D. Coursework Completed | Graduate School, Weduk University (Doctoral Program)
M.F.A. in Korean Painting | Graduate School of National Gyeongsang University
Thesis: "A Study on Expression through Form and Ego" (형상과 자아를 통한 표현 연구)
B.F.A. in Fine Arts | Daegu Arts University

## SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS (Total: 33 Editions)

2026

33rd Invitational Solo Exhibition | Namgaram Museum, Jinju
32nd Curated Invitational Exhibition | Jinju District Office of Education, Jinju

2025

31st Curated Invitational Exhibition | Hunesion, Seoul
30th Invitational Solo Exhibition | Nowoni Gallery, Jinju

2024

29th Solo Exhibition | Gallery La Mer, Seoul
28th Invitational Solo Exhibition: Butterfly | Gyeongnam Provincial Office of Education (Gallery 2), Changwon

2023

27th Solo Exhibition | Seohajeop Gallery, Jinju
26th Solo Exhibition: Jang Myeong-Ok Retrospective | Gallery La Mer (Hall 4), Seoul

2022

25th Invitational Solo Exhibition: Butterfly_Self-Love | Cultural Space: Sochang Damyeong, Mungyeong
24th Solo Exhibition: Let’s Behold Spring, with Butterflies | Seohajeop Gallery, Jinju

2019

22nd Solo Exhibition | Seohajeop Gallery, Jinju Munsan
21st Solo Exhibition | Korea Art Gallery, Seoul
20th Solo Exhibition: The Chronology of Color & Ink | Seohajeop Gallery, Jinju Munsan

2018

19th Solo Exhibition: Inaugural Exhibition of Seohajeop Gallery | Seohajeop Gallery, Jinju Munsan
18th Solo Exhibition | Gallery La Mer (4th Floor), Seoul
5th Solo Exhibition (Selected Archive) | Jinju Museum, Myeongseok

2017

17th Invitational Solo Exhibition | Gallery All, Seoul
16th Invitational Solo Exhibition: Wind & Landscape | Mr. Breeze Gallery Cafe, Sacheon
15th Invitational Solo Exhibition | Changwon District Court (Jinju Branch), Jinju

2015

14th KBS Busan Invitational Solo Exhibition | KBS Busan Broadcasting Station Gallery (1F), Busan
13th Invitational Solo Exhibition | ZIGR Gallery, Pohang

2014

12th Invitational Solo Exhibition | Mr. B Gallery, Sacheon
11th International Invitational Solo Exhibition | The National Caravan Culture Center of Tashkent, Uzbekistan
10th Spring Curated Invitational: Daily Life and Symbolism | Gallery La Mer, Seoul

2013

9th Master's Degree Solo Exhibition | Gyeongnam Culture & Art Center (B1), Jinju

2011

8th Bachelor's Degree Solo Exhibition | Daegu Culture & Arts Center, Daegu

2010

6th Solo Exhibition | Baramheunjeok (Trace of Wind) Art Museum, Hapcheon

2009

7th Solo Exhibition | Jinju Museum, Myeongseok

2008

4th Solo Exhibition: Ansan International Art Fair (Selected Outstanding Artist) | Ansan Arts Center, Ansan

2007

3rd Solo Exhibition | Gallery La Mer, Seoul
2nd Solo Exhibition | Jinju City Hall Gallery, Jinju

2003

1st Inaugural Solo Exhibition | Gyeongnam Culture & Art Center (Main Hall 1F), Jinju
Group Exhibitions: Participated in over 550 grand group and collective exhibitions both domestically and internationally.

## PROFESSIONAL JURY EXPERIENCE

Grand National Art Exhibition of Korea (대한민국미술대전) | Juror (Traditional Arts & Crafts / 40th Edition)
Grand National Art Exhibition of Korea (대한민국미술대전) | 3rd-Round Juror (Non-Figurative Korean Painting / 34th Edition)
Gaecheon Art Awards (개천미술대상전) | Juror (Korean Painting Section, 2017 & 2021)
Haengju Fine Art Exhibition | Juror
National Land, Maritime & Environment Fine Art Exhibition | Juror
Jinju City Public Facilities Naming Committee | Advisory Juror
Multiple appointments as Juror for the "In Search of Beautiful Jinju" Fine Art Competition and Gaecheon Fine Art Competition.

## CURRENT AFFILIATIONS & INSTITUTIONAL ROLES

Director | Seohajeop Gallery
Director | Seoha Fine Arts Academy
Chairperson of the Steering Committee | Jinju Nowoni Gallery
Adjunct Faculty & Lecturer:
GNU Continuing Education Center (Gyeongsang National University)
Jinju Human Resources Development Center
Gyeongnam Education Research & Training Institute (Teacher Professional Development Program)
Master Instructor at Mokhyang Association
Certified Cultural Arts Education Specialist (문화예술교육사)
Active Professional Member:
Korean Fine Arts Association (한국미협) & Jinju Fine Arts Association
Gyeongnam Korean Painters Association & Jinju Korean Painting Society
Chokseok Art Association, Hwajeong Art Society, Daily Life & Symbolism, Changjo-hoe, Art Yana, Dabul-hoe, Hyeonggang Sansu-hoe, Manbong Traditional Art Preservation Society, Artist Family (Regular Member), and Gyeongnam Nature Fine Arts Association.

## CONTACT & STUDIO INFO

Studio Address: Seohajeop Gallery, 819-73 Dongbu-ro, Munsan-eup, Jinju-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea