Hyeyoung Hwang (South Korea)
@nanahhy
Hyeyoung Hwang(b. 1977) works with the theme of adolescent girls. The girl represents all modern individuals, regardless of gender or age, as according to the artist, adolescence never truly stops in one's life, differing only in degree and timing. Viewers empathize with the girl's growth and journey as they appreciate the artworks.
Artist's Note
Cloud Girl
The reason I decided to draw a young girl as the main character was that I could project myself into the girl's fragility, immaturity, and honesty. The story drawn over a long period of time naturally created a moment of growth for both the girl and myself. The variety of emotions expressed through the growing pains of puberty in the forest, the courage to face small and big insecurities, and the adventurous spirit to explore new challenges made me grow.
I hope that her whole journey of overcoming the puberty can be a comfort to everyone.
Solo Exhibition
2022 《FOREST》, middleman gallery, Busan
2021 《INVITATION TO ME》, Gallery I RING, Changwon
《LITTLE HOUSE》, e-Wellness Dental, Busan
《MY LITTLE SECRET》, Hansae Gallery, Busan National University of Education, Busan
2019 《In My Heart...》, La Galerie, Ulsan
2018 《My LITTLE FOREST Collaboration》, Jewelry GalleryGONG, Busan
2017 《THE LITTLE THINGS》, Gallery Bom, Busan
2014 《Step by Step》, Cafe Steps, Busan
2012 《What is Your Color?》, Cafe Painted Chair, Busan
2006 《Jeju International Art Fair》, Jeju Convention Center, Jeju
Group Exhibition
2022 《JOURNEY》, Cafe DIFFERENT DAYS, Busan
《Oh! My Muse》, Gallery Art Forest, Busan
《HAPPYBARAGI》, COLLAST Gallery, Seoul
《I want to be happy today》, DOT Museum of Art, Busan
《BLUE 3》, Karas Gallery, Seoul
2021 《THANK U-Art Market》, Gallery Art Forest, Busan
《Brilliant》, Gallery Art Forest, Busan
《Walk the Heart》, Hansae Gallery, Busan
《Eight Consolations》, Hansae Gallery, Busan
《The 4th Hot Summer-Art Market》, Gallery Art Forest, Busan
《LINE & COLOR》 Gallery IS, Seoul
2020 《Bye_Hi》, Hansae Gallery, Busan
2019 《Aways Like Movie》, PAN Gallery, Busan
2018 《ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS》, PAN Gallery, Busan
2016 《Life and Work》, Busan Civic Center Hanseul Gallery, Busan
《7 True Colors》, Gallery Bom, Busan
Education
Dongmyoung University, Animation MFA
Shilla University, Western Painting BFA
Busan Arts High School, Western Painting Major
