Artist Spotlight - Jeong-Ah Zhang — Contemporary Art Curator Magazine

Biography

Born, raised and based in Seoul, South Korea, Jeong-Ah Zhang is a contemporary artist specializing in painting. Working also with photography and mixed, Jeong-Ah Zhang emerges as a profound statement on existential reflection and metaphysical dialogue, capturing the spirit of a generation that seeks to transcend traditional artistic boundaries.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -01. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

The bold contrasts and the enigmatic symbolism in Jeong-Ah Zhang's artwork invite viewers into a realm of speculative interpretation, making a profound impact on the observer's psyche. Zhang's ability to convey complex, abstract ideas through tangible imagery sets her apart as a visionary in contemporary art.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -02. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

Marking a significant moment in the trajectory of contemporary art and affirming Zhang’s role as a pivotal figure in shaping its future. Her artwork not only captures the zeitgeist of our era but also offers a gateway to understanding the deeper, often unspoken dialogues that govern our subconscious landscapes.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -03. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

Jeong-Ah Zhang majored in fine arts at Ewha Womens University in Seoul. She has shown in five solo shows in Korea, Canada and the USA, and her works have been selected for exhibition in over 80-juried competitions, and participated in more than 80 group shows and art fairs in the USA, Korea, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Japan and the UK. She has received 43 international awards and 15 in Korea, and has been exhibited internationally and featured in various publications.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -04. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

Artist Statement

-Does this exist or does it not?
-Like being whose existence defined its own nonexistence.
-This is and is not at the same time, and partakes both of existence and of nonexistence.
-The existence of a thing.. and interacts with the thing-don't-know.
-The work takes on an existence of its own.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -05. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

My life and art are based on my own philosophical thoughts and experiences. I am interested in the philosophy of immanence and transcendence on all beings, And this means that I try to focus on the essence of life by establishing core values, and at the same time, sublimate it into my works.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -07. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

I look at the relationship between human and nature and the universe from a very broader perspective. I think all thoughts and consciousness are breath, The breath is the switch between the conscious and the subconscious mind, It is a connected cycle of creation and extinction.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -09. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

And It is a soul resonance beyond the time frame. I try to listen to all the conceptions of all things, have an open mind and remember what resonates. Therefore, my surrealism is simply is not just an exploration of the unconscious.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -12. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

It is a question of will and philosophy, constant introspection. Philosophical considerations on a visible world and an invisible world. I value awakening and balance, and try to embody the meaning of existence and non-existence, and the nature of things in an implicit and artistic way.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -14. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

My art is intended to make the viewers think, but my delivery is intended to make the viewers listen to their own inner voice. It makes people, including myself, think beyond reality and into the essence of reality.

The Visible World and The Invisible World -15. 2001 Retouched 2020. Sculpture and Photography

As I look back on that afternoon so long ago that presented my life, When remembering the experience of seeing the interconnected nature of all things.. The flash point of all creation in the present moment is immortality.

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