JIYOUNG LEE
JIYOUNG LEE
Seoul, South Korea, b. 1980
- #painting
- #humanzoo
- #blackink
- #socialissues
- #symbolization
- #이지영
Seoul, South Korea, b. 1980
The overarching theme of JIYOUNG LEE's work is the "Human Zoo." The term is inspired by zoos, depicting facets of human life where individuals, like animals in a zoo, lose their instincts and live predetermined lives shaped by societal expectations. The black ink wash surrounding the "Human Zoo" represents artificial rocks in the zoo, symbolizing societal norms, laws, and universal conventions desired by society. While seemingly protective, these elements also confine human nature. Through her art, JIYOUNG LEE aims to portray the individuality, homogenization, desires and confusion within this enclosed space, prompting reflection on the choices individuals make in navigating their lives within these confines.
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M.F.A. Oriental Painting, Sungshin Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
2000
B.F.A. Oriental Painting, Sungshin Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
Education
2022
<An inner house>, Gallery IN, Seoul, Korea
2017
<Human Zoo-first apple>, Gallerymeme, Seoul, Korea
2013
<Human Zoo>, Artspace H, Seoul, Korea
Solo Exhibition
2023
<Jeonnam International Sumuk Biennale 2023, Flowing Mountain, Stoppeded Water - In the Sublime Harmony>, Namdo Museum of Traditional Art, Jindo, Korea
2023
<the one-person households>, Osan Museum of Art, Osan, Korea
2022
<Pencilism>, Gallerymeme, Seoul, Korea
Group Exhibition
JIYOUNG LEE
forest stage II
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Animal house - The swan mask
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People who try to balance without much strength 1
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People who try to balance without much strength 3
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People who try to balance without much strength 4
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HER HISTORY
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CHOICE
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