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Artist Introduction: Choi Young Mee
Choi Young Mee is a South Korean contemporary artist, painter, writer, and Korea’s first certified forest sensibility development expert. She blends painting with the healing power of nature, creating works that explore the deep connection between earth, sky, and forest.
Artistic Philosophy
Her philosophy is rooted in the “aesthetics of innocence (무구의 미학)” — the pure, unadorned essence of nature. Rather than simply depicting landscapes, she incorporates natural materials such as soil, stones, and plants from her garden, allowing the forest’s raw energy to flow through her brushstrokes. Choi emphasizes returning to an honest, intuitive state of mind, viewing nature as a source of spiritual healing and emotional restoration.
Notable Solo Exhibition: Land, Sky, Forest: TEA TALK TABLE
Her solo exhibition “Land, Sky, Forest: TEA TALK TABLE” (땅, 하늘, 숲: TEA TALK TABLE) was held at Sophia Gallery in Sejong, Korea (May 25 – June 20, 2026). The show extended her forest-inspired paintings into everyday objects like silk scarves, fabric posters, and coasters, turning art into intimate daily rituals of reflection and connection with nature.
Choi Young Mee’s work invites us to slow down, reconnect with the natural world, and find tranquility in its simplicity and purity.
Honarable Mention Award-
Milpitas City Artist Contest, US
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Exhibitions
With approximately 15 years of international experience living in Belgium, Germany, and the United States (Silicon Valley), Choi has participated in numerous group and solo exhibitions across these countries as well as in Korea. In the US, she was actively involved with the Golden Hill Artist Association and received an Honorable Mention Award in an artist contest hosted by the City of Milpitas, California. These global experiences have broadened her artistic perspective while grounding her deeply in Korean sensibility.
Her recent solo exhibition, “Land, Sky, Forest: TEA TALK TABLE” (땅, 하늘, 숲: TEA TALK TABLE), was held at Sophia Gallery in Sejong, Korea (May 25 – June 20, 2026). The show transformed her forest-inspired paintings into wearable and everyday objects such as silk scarves, fabric posters, and coasters, turning art into intimate daily rituals of reflection and connection with nature.
Choi Young-Mee (최영미 / Young Mee Choi) Solo Exhibition at Pullman Ambassador Seoul (5-Star Hotel)
• Title / Theme: TEA TALK TABLE (티톡테이블) * “Land, Sky, Forest” series (땅, 하늘, 숲), featuring her nature-inspired paintings, illustrations, silk scarves, and lifestyle art pieces.
• Period: July 16 – August 16, 2026
-Display of original paintings, silk scarves with her whimsical “character”/forest motifs, and related lifestyle items.
-Blends poetry, sensitivity education, tea culture, and visual art — her brand TEA TALK TABLE
Print Editions, Fashion Accessories, Stationery
Art Merchandise
ARTIST CHOI YOUNG MEE'S BOOK: TEA TALK TABLE: Life Lessons in a Cup of Tea: ARCHIVE ILLUSTRATIONS /
HER EXPERIENCE IN THE FOREST LIFE, TEA COMMUNION
- SILK 12 TWILL
-5 COLORS VARIATION (5 MORE COLORS AVAILABLE: GRAY< BEIGE< KAKI> PURPLE
- KOREAN POETRY VERSION AVAILABLE!
Production Year: 2026
Production Technique: TEA TALK TABLE BOOK ILLUSTRATION 3D PRINTING
“Tea Talk Table” (or “Tea, Talk, Table”) is a multi-language art book by Korean artist Young Mee Choi (Choi Young-Mee). 
English Description:
“Tea,Talk,Table” contains the basic elements needed for a quality daily modern life. It awakens reflections of life through the medium of tea. A cup of tea reveals an immense world: It offers a profound philosophy for life, healing messages, and inter-communications of fellowship and friendship.
The book is written for both adults and children. It features poetry and short prose, each accompanied by its own original painting/illustration by the artist. Readers are invited to read, feel, and indulge in “Tea, Talk, Table” while breathing in Young Mee’s sense and sensitivity. 
Key Features:
• Multi-language — It includes content in multiple languages (primarily Korean and English, with possible others depending on the edition), making it accessible across cultures.
• Artistic & Philosophical — Combines visual art (paintings), literature (poems and prose), and tea culture to explore themes like mindfulness, healing, daily life, and human connection.
• Overall Vibe — A warm, reflective book that turns the simple act of drinking tea into a meditative, artistic, and communal experience — perfect for tea lovers, art enthusiasts, or anyone seeking quiet inspiration.
It ties into the artist’s broader TEA TALK TABLE brand/project, which includes exhibitions, silk scarves, events, and tea-related lifestyle items that emphasize healing, nature, and sensory enjoyment. 
Production Year: 2025
Production Technique: 3D Print
Tea Talk Table Key Ring (키링 / Handbag Charm)
These are artisanal key rings featuring original illustrations and artwork created by artist Choi Young-Mee.
They extend the warm, healing philosophy of the Tea, Talk, Table project — turning everyday items into portable art pieces that bring mindfulness, nature, and beauty into daily life.
• Design: Printed with the artist’s delicate, poetic illustrations (often nature-inspired, tea-themed, or whimsical scenes from her paintings and books). Many use high-quality, eco-friendly materials such as natural cotton, silk elements, or European 1st-grade green-mark certified fabrics/prints. 
• Function: Double as keychains or handbag charms . They add a stylish, artistic touch to keys, bags, backpacks, or pouches.
• Series: There are limited series (e.g., Series 1), all handmade (#수제 키링) with care and sensitivity matching the multi-language book. 
• Vibe: Gentle, healing, and collectible — perfect for tea lovers, art enthusiasts, or as thoughtful gifts that carry the “Tea, Talk, Table” spirit of reflection, friendship, and daily joy.
They are sold at pop-up events, exhibitions (like those at Sejong Healing Forest), and through the artist’s channels alongside silk scarves, bookmarks, books, and other TEA TALK TABLE items.
These key rings beautifully complement the multi-language Tea,Talk,Table book — carrying the same artistic and philosophical essence in a compact, everyday accessory. 
Production Year: 2025
Production Technique: natural gemstone, Hanbok Silk. handmade stich, hand made rayon knot
