The Buddhist stories and children's songs my mother shared with me when I was young felt more like magical fairy tales than religion. As an adult, I create illustrations to express my respect for the Buddha, who was the hero of those childhood stories.
My work often portrays the Buddha or imagined spaces where the Buddha and I exist together. Through these images, I explore my own Buddha-nature and reflect on the direction of my life.
Most of my work begins as digital paintings and is printed on a variety of materials, including traditional Korean paper (hanji), canvas, and fabric. These works can also be adapted into a range of lifestyle products.
2014- Selected as an Asian Contemporary Young Artist, GIAF(Gwanghwamun International Art Festival)
2015- Special Selection, 10.27 Beopnan Art Competition, Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
2024–2025 — Korean Buddhist Art Association Exhibition, Hanbyeokwon Art Museum, Seoul
2020, 2024 — Scent of Buddha Association Exhibition, Dongduk Art Gallery, Seoul
2017–2026 — Seoul International Buddhism Expo, Buddha Art Festival, Multiple Solo Booths, Seoul
2023 — Invited Exhibition, Sakyadhita International Conference, COEX, Seoul
2015 — 10.27 Beopnan Art Exhibition, Jogyesa Temple, Seoul
2014 — GIAF Asian Contemporary Young Artists Exhibition, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Seoul
Various other exhibitions
Print Editions, Stationery
Art Merchandise
Digital paintings printed on traditional Korean paper and silk scrolls.
On an imperfect day, In a small room, at a small desk, I think about my faith and pray for the Buddha to appear.
Production Year: 2021
Production Technique: Digital Painting, Digital Printing
Digital paintings printed on traditional Korean paper and silk scrolls.
A Picnic for My Little Buddha, After Many Years in the Museum
Production Year: 2026
Production Technique: Digital Painting, Digital Printing
Digital paintings printed on traditional Korean paper and silk scrolls.
A Picnic for My Little Buddha, After Many Years in the Museum
Production Year: 2026
Production Technique: Digital Painting, Digital Printing
Digital paintings printed on traditional Korean paper and silk scrolls.
A Picnic for My Little Buddha, After Many Years in the Museum
Production Year: 2026
Production Technique: Digital Painting, Digital Printing
Digital paintings printed on traditional Korean paper and silk scrolls.
A Picnic for My Little Buddha, After Many Years in the Museum
Production Year: 2026
Production Technique: Digital Painting, Digital Printing
Digital paintings printed on canvas panels.
Finding Buddha in the Wheel of Rebirth
Production Year: 2000
Production Technique: Digital Painting, Digital Printing
Digital paintings printed on canvas panels.
at last, reaching my safe zone
Production Year: 2000
Production Technique: Digital Painting, Digital Printing
