JONG RIM SONG

As a visual artist passionately devoted to painting, my work is a dynamic exploration of color and light, grounded in the textures and rhythms of the natural world. My beadwork began 25 years ago, inspired by the beads I played with in childhood, with the hope of creating large public murals.
In this medium, I start with an abstract design or collage on a wooden panel, which I intricately fill with acrylic beads, crafting pieces that morph in form and hue as the lighting and viewpoint changes. In my paintings, I aim to capture the core of my surroundings—the flux of light and shadow, the vibrant hues of the natural landscape, and the subtle sounds that color silence. My approach involves simplifying these complex interactions into fundamental expressions of movement and emotion, using additional techniques like splattering, decalcomania, bricolage, and collage to build depth and elicit unexpected interactions of color.
Color plays a consistent and pivotal role throughout my work, which is both intuitive and deeply emotional. Each piece begins with a specific mood or emotion I wish to express, guiding my selection of corresponding colors. Through layering and texturing techniques, I build depth and complexity, allowing the colors to interact in unexpected ways. In my work, color transcends mere aesthetic appeal—it serves as the primary medium through which I communicate my innermost feelings and ideas. I am fascinated by the ability of colors to transform spaces and moods, seamlessly transitioning from bold and vibrant to soft and subdued without altering their intrinsic qualities. I dedicate significant time exploring the interplay between different colors, as well as understanding their psychological impact on viewers.
Ultimately, my art is an expression of my life and experiences, reflecting the ever changing world around me. It is an invitation to explore the profound yet subtle impacts of color, light, and texture—a journey I am privileged to share.
In my recent series, I strive to depict the landscapes of the earth and fields as if viewed from the sky above, using vivid and intense color and shape compositions to capture their essence.
Artist Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
1994 M.A. New York University, New York
1989 B.F.A. Painting, Hong Ik University, Seoul, Korea
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2023 'Private Penthouse 3' Olyaa Gallery, New Jersey
2022 ‘Seductive Illusion’, Paris Koh Fine Arts, New Jersey
2018 Artspace SAY, Seoul, Korea
2010 ‘Through the Beads…’ Gallery Yegam, New York
‘Illusion of Transparency’ Jun Gallery, New York
2004 do Art Gallery, Seoul, Korea
Window Gallery – Gallery HYUNDAI, Seoul, Korea
2000 La Maison de l’Olive, Paris
1997 Galerie Oniva, Paris
1994 Space Gam Mee Ok, New York
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT)
1998 Art Instructor in Kyung Won University (currently Gachon University), Korea
AWARD
2010 ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
‘Certificate of Appreciation’ from FBI, Newark
ART FAIR
2022 Incheon Asia Art Show 2022, Songdo, Korea by Paris Koh Fine Arts
Seoul International Hotel Art Fair 2022, Seoul, Korea by Paris Koh Fine Arts
2021 PIAB 21 Art Fair “Premi Internacional d’Art de Barcelona 2021” Barcelona, Spain by Paris Koh Fine Arts
PUBLICATIONS (PUBLISHED WRITINGS, BROADCASTING NEWS)
2006 KBS TV News, Culture Salon “Modern Painting”
YTN TV News, The topic of the exhibition "Material Aesthetics - Full Dinner"
2004 Dong-A Ilbo [Art] 'Does this also become art?- Various experiments with
everyday materials', angelhuh@donga.com
Herald Economic News, 'Memo paper, beans, beads, and eraser powder also become works of art', yrlee@heraldm.com
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024 'Intermedia Dialogues' 3 Persons Show-Curated by Thalia Vrachopoulos
Paris Koh Fine Arts, New Jersey
2022 ‘Goodbye 2022, Hi-Light Exhibition’ Paris Koh Fine Arts, New Jersey
‘Autumn Sonata’ The Belskie Museum of Art & Science, New Jersey
‘Circles-Centrifugal & Centripetal’ Paris Koh Fine Arts, New Jersey
‘Tiger is coming down’ Gala Art Center NYC, New York
2015 ‘Colors of Korea’ Henry Gallery, Penn State University, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Arts Connection
2014 ‘8 Holes’ Flushing Town Hall, New York
Sponsored by Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation
‘8 Holes’ 481 Piermont Gallery, New York
‘Pixel’ Elga Wimmer-Hyun Contemporary Gallery, New York
2012 ‘Marching in March’ Gallery Chun, New York
2011 ‘Comfort and Confidence in Past and Present’ Riverside Gallery, New Jersey
‘Joy in Sharing’ Riverside Gallery, New Jersey
2010 ‘2010 Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration’ Newark Liberty International Airport, Invited by US Dept. of Homeland Security
‘2010 Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration’, Newark FBI, Invited by FBI Newark, NJ
2009 ‘Composition of Essential Nature’ Jun Gallery, New York
2008 ‘Fourteen Hands’ The Closter Art Studio Inaugural Exhibition, New Jersey
2007 Samchungdong Gallery, Opening Exhibition, Seoul, Korea
2006 ‘Full Dinner’ Choongmu Art Hall Gallery, Seoul, Korea
Jungsaemmool Inspiration Special Exhibition, Seoul, Korea
2005 ‘Dive into Life’ Incheon Shinsegye Department Store Gallery, Incheon, Korea
‘Go!Go! Funny Arts’ Insa Art Center, Seoul, Korea
‘Movement on Silence’ Gallery DOS, Seoul, Korea
2004 ‘DAMYUNJUN’, Gallery Moro, Seoul, Korea
‘Christmas in 樂’, Gallery Demain, Seoul, Korea
2002 ‘GAKBOONGAKGUHJUN’, Inje Museum of Art, Gwangju, Korea
1999 '14 Artists Show’, Lindenberg Gallery, New York
1998 ‘Itinerary 98, Contemporary Art Exhibition’, Paris
Invited by the Levallois-Perret City Hall Committee
‘Small Works Show’, 402 Gallery, New York
by The Organization of Independence Artists
‘The 1998 Salon Show-Media Madness’, Westbeth Gallery, New York
Sponsored by N.Y.C. Dept of Cultural Affairs
1996 ‘Structure’, 450 Broadway Gallery, New York
‘New Flux’, Gallery Korea, Korean Cultural Service, New York
1993 ‘Prints’, Rosenberg Gallery, New York