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Yang Soon-Yeal, born in 1959 in South Korea, is a renowned multimedia artist whose work includes traditional painting, sculpture, and other genres. Initially trained in traditional Korean painting at Hyosung Women's University. She has developed a profound connection with nature, which serves as a recurring theme in her art.
Soon-Yeal's portfolio includes vibrant and dynamic pieces that explore themes of motherhood and a deep poetic sympathy for existence, nature, and objects. Her distinctive approach to abstraction bridges the figurative and the abstract, blending colorful and grey tones in a way that dissolves the boundaries between reality and imagination. This invites viewers to reflect and introspect on the relationship between humans, the environment, and all living things. Through her art, Soon-Yeal seeks to address the crises of our era by fostering spiritual connections between humans, objects, and nature. Her work aims to resolve the perceived separation between humans and non-humans, advocating for coexistence and cooperation among all life forms on Earth. She explores these themes through "expanded motherhood," a concept that underpins her lifelong dedication to fostering harmony with the world around her.
Exhibiting internationally in both private and public spaces, Yang Soon-Yeal has garnered numerous accolades for her innovative and thought-provoking art, which continues to inspire and resonate with audiences worldwide.
Collections
Oriental Painting
Yang Soon-Yeal’s oriental painting collections are deeply rooted in traditional Korean art forms, influenced by her formal education in fine arts. Her studies provided a strong foundation in classical techniques, which she skillfully combines with contemporary elements to create works that bridge the old and the new. Her paintings often feature delicate brushwork, flowing compositions, and themes inspired by nature, spirituality, and human emotion. Drawing from her academic background and cultural heritage, Soon incorporates traditional aesthetics while exploring modern interpretations of identity and connection. Her work reflects a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation, shaped by her educational journey at Hyosung Women’s University where she majored in Asian painting.
Mother - Dream & Love
Yang Soon-Yeal’s Mother collection explores the emotions of love, sacrifice, and resilience in motherhood through intimate, mixed-media artworks. Blending traditional Korean aesthetics with contemporary design, her work features nurturing forms, organic shapes, and motifs like hands and womb-like enclosures to symbolize care and life cycles. The collection reflects on maternal identity, unseen labor, and cultural expectations, offering a poetic tribute to the universal yet deeply personal experience of motherhood.
Homo Sapiens
Yang Soon Yeal’s Homo Sapiens collection delves into the intricacies of human existence and identity in the modern era. Using abstract forms, layered textures, and mixed media, she explores themes of individuality, connection, and the balance between nature and human progress. Organic and geometric shapes frequently appear, reflecting the relationship between innate human instincts and constructed environments.
Ottogi
Yang Soon Yeal’s Ottogi collection reflects themes of nostalgia, memory, and transformation, drawing inspiration from everyday objects and cultural symbols. The collection often incorporates vibrant colors, bold forms, and playful elements, reimagining ordinary items into art that bridges the personal and collective.
Humanitarian work
Yang Soon-Yeal made a significant gesture of solidarity by donating works from her Ottogi collection to the Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. This act symbolized support for Ukraine amidst the ongoing challenges it faces. The Ottogi pieces, known for transforming everyday objects into meaningful art, carried themes of resilience, cultural memory, and hope—resonating deeply in the context of Ukraine's struggles. This donation not only extended a message of empathy and unity but also highlighted the role of art in fostering global connections and offering solace during times of adversity.
Upcoming Exhibition
Presented by ENHAUT Winter 2024/2025 Jeong,Hotel de Rougemont and Spa, Rougemont, Switzerland
Awards
2020 40th Korean Council of Art Critics Best Art Award
2010 Contemporary Art Writers Award, Seoul Art Center, Seoul
1997 3rd Korea Daily Baeksang Art Award for Young Writers
Solo Exhibitions
2024 Drawing Art, Culture Park, Andong
2023 Till The Stars Shine, Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education Gallery, Andong
2023 Ottogi, Rainbow Has Come: Sea of Love, Gallery INSA 1010, Seoul
2022 Mother, The Force That Raises Motherly Ottogi, Hakgojae Gallery, Seoul
2022 ⽞⽞ EPIPHANY, The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Seoul
2021 ⽞⽞ EPIPHANY, INDIPRESS Seoul, Seoul
2021 Mother Earth, OTTOGI, Gyeongbuk Andong
2019 Anima/Animus Ottogi, Elga Wimmer PCC, New York
2019 本 Rhapsody in Hypostasis, Zaha Museum, Seoul
2018 Rhapsody in Red, Elga Wimmer PCC, New York
2017 Yang’s Women-Without My Arms to Understand, Kunstuitleen Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Netherland
2017 Make a Journey to the Mother’s Forest, Galerie Des Amis, Woudrichem, Netherland
2016 I Long for My Home, Hamelhuis, Gorinchem, Netherland
2015 Mother goes on an outing to see flowers, Gaekju Literary Space, Cheongsong-gun, Korea
2014 Letter of Winter, POSCO Gallery, Pohang, Korea
2012 Beyond beyond, Gallery at University of Missouri, USA
2011 Leaning against in the world of imagination, Hotel Interbulgo Art Gallery, Daegu, Korea
2011 Awakening the Sea of Time, Gallery Artlink, Seoul, Korea
2007 Homo Sapiens, Hakgojae, Seoul, Korea
2005 The Heart of a Flower, Hakgojae, Seoul, Korea
2003 Unity and Peace, Independent Arts, New York, USA
2003 Unity and Peace, Maronie Gallery, Kyoto, Japan
2003 Unity and Peace, Wonmi Gallery, Daegu, Korea
2002 Yang Soon-yeal, Muncheon Gallery, Andong, Korea
2002 Unity and Peace, Wonmi Gallery, Daegu, Korea
1996 YANG Soon-yeal, Byuka Museum of Art, Daegu, Korea
Group Exhibitions
2024 Beyond the Land, Gallery LIMAA, PARNAS HOTEL JEJU, Jeju-do
2024 How Are You Feeling Today?, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Gyeonggi-do
2024 Seoul Art Week Songhyeon Green Park 'Step on the Ground - Songhyeon'
2023 How Are You Feeling Today?, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Gyeonggi-do
2023 Seoul Art Week Songhyeon Green Park 'Step on the Ground - Songhyeon'
2023 Motherhood, Sookmyung Women’s University Moonshine Art Museum Moon Gallery, Seoul
2022 All About Attitude, Culture Station Seoul 284, Seoul
2022 Arts, Co.Evolution, Dalseong Daegu Contemporary Art Festival, Gangjeongbo The Arc, Daegu
2019 A Few of My Favorite Things, Elga Wimmer PCC, New York
2019 Special Exhibition to Commemorate Kim Yoon-soo, Gana Art, Seoul
2016 Remind-Hamel was there, WTC Art Gallery, Rotterdam, Netherland
2017 Remind-Hamel was there, WTC Art Gallery, Rotterdam, Netherland
Collections
Hoam Museum of Art
Yeouido Parc.1
Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Korea
Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Government
Hendrick Hamel Museum, Gorinchem, Netherlands
POSCO Art Museum
Gaekju Museum of Literature Gyeongbuk
Provincial Police Agency
Publications
Mother (GOLDSUN, 2015)
Standing on the Forest of Time and Space (GOLDSUN, 2014)
Yang Soon Yeal: Art is an adventure that never stays the same (GOLDSUN, 2013)
Awakening the Sea of Time (GOLDSUN, 2011)
Blooming on the Branch of Time (GOLDSUN, 2009)
Homo Sapiens (Oneul, 2007)