Annette Hur (b. 1984-) explores the unconscious manipulation and subversion of female sexuality within culture through her large-scale oil paintings and abstraction of Korean silk fabric. The artist gained attention in the art world after being invited to the 'KingWoman' special exhibition at the Urban Zen Center by Donna Karan in New York in March 2019. The exhibition, commemorating International Women's Day, aimed to raise awareness of the importance of women, and Heo's works drew attention by reflecting her experiences and emotions in her pieces. She focused on expressing her experiences of patriarchal environments, domestic violence, depression, and efforts to overcome them through her art. The excessively abstracted forms mimic the body, organs, and surface wounds, creating tension around everyday violence in the surroundings. While the overall imagery is abstract, she narrates stories of bodily experiences exposed to unsafe environments such as fingers, wounds, and vomiting within her works. Choosing a method of expression that transforms vulnerability into strength and acceptance into resistance, Heo continues her active artistic endeavors with numerous solo exhibitions.

Gana Art, established in 1983, is a leading contemporary art gallery in Korea known for its role in advancing Korean art culture through diverse exhibitions both domestically and internationally. With spaces like 'Gana Art Hannam' (opened in 2018) and 'Gana Art Nineone' (opened in 2020), the gallery responds to contemporary art trends and focuses on discovering and supporting emerging artists. Gana Art also extends its influence through public art projects, expanding exhibitions beyond indoor spaces to the outdoors, and remains committed to the globalization of Korean art through international collaborations and exhibitions.