JUNYOUNG KANG | 강준영
Junyoung Kang is a mix of energy and turbulence by applying graffiti on ceramics. His colorful style was influenced by the street pop culture in Australia where he spent his childhood. His first solo exhibition was held in 2006 after he was awarded the grand prize from Icheon International Ceramic Expo that same year. He has been active in the global art scene, particularly in Europe and Asia. The main theme of his art is “Family Love”. He expresses this theme through modern languages and different mediums, covering not only ceramics, but also paint, found objects, and mixed media. He applies literary storytelling to his vast range of works. With his academic background as a ceramist, the base of his work is soil, that is an ultimate resource, brings warm, genuine, and passionate feelings.
As the artistic combination of colorful contemporary graffiti and the traditional shape of ceramics is compelling to fashionable audiences, his work has been featured by many influential fashion magazines with photoshoots of Korean movie stars, and collaborated with renowned brands such as Nike, LG Fashion, and NARS. Although his eye-capturing work is beloved by fashion brands and many trendy spaces these days, it is not just about vivid visual effect or style. For example, he explores “home” one of the most familiar subject matters to every audience. Everyone builds one’s own universe – at home; it is a base of human life, start of a family, story of growth; sometimes it is the happiest place in the world, in other times, it can be the opposite; love, conflict, hate, joy, sadness… it is the place where all of those human emotions arouse and come across. Indeed, his work embraces our emotions, love, and stories in the ceramics, videos, and other medium. Considering the above, it is not surprising that the literature his work genuinely touches people’s heart, offers comfortable and warm feelings, and makes us smile.
Kang received B.F.A. in Ceramic & Glass, and M.F.A. in Ceramic Art, from Hongik University, Seoul. His work can be found in many private, public collections, and high-end fashion houses, including 10 Corsocomo Seoul, Pradise City, Incheon and the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Building, in Seoul.
INQUIREbiography
EDUCATION
2016 MFA in Ceramic art, Hongik University, Seoul, Korea
2006 BFA in Ceramics and Glass, Hongik University, Seoul, Korea
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 Fluidity and Things, Gallery Aki, Seoul, Korea
2017 Dong jang goon, CR Collective, Seoul, Korea
2015 Kang Jun Young Solo Exhibition, Gallery Huue, Singapore
2014 …to Listen, Gallery Button, Seoul, Korea
2013 You were there, Clayarch Gimhae Museum, Gimhae, Korea
2011 I will pray for you!, Gallery Hyundai Window Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2009 Story 哥, Gallery Ssamji, Seoul, Korea
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 Point and Line to Plane, Arter tain, Seoul, Korea
2020 Punch Drunk Love: Gary Komarin & Kang Jun-Young, Azulejo Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2020 Yun Dong-Ju Cultural Festival-Prologue, Seoul, Korea
2020 Space, Gana Art Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2020 Unfolding, Art Moment, Seoul, Korea
2020 One Way Life, Total Museum, Seoul, Korea
2019 Artist’s Table, Gallery B, Seoul, Korea
2019 The Power of Beginning, Kangdong Art Center, Seoul, Korea
2019 Intuitive Drawing, REPLAT, Seoul, Korea
2019 Hyper Salon, U-art Space, Seoul, Korea
2019 House of Things, SODA Museum, Suwon, Korea
2019 Talk about Clayarch, Clayarch Gimhae Museum, Gimhae, Korea
2019 The Praxis, KCDF, Seoul, Korea
2018 1821, D-art Plant, Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul, Korea
2018 Acknowledging the Differences, National Museum of Ravenna, Italy
2018 Contamination, CR Collective, Seoul, Korea
2017 IFA Show, Berlin, Germany
2016 Harmony of Materials, Sophis Gallery, Seoul, Korea
2015 START, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
2015 Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale, Yeoju,Korea
2014 Young Revolution, ION ART Gallery, Singapore
2014 Design Feisty, K11 Art Space, Hong Kong
2013 Primavera, Amway Museum, Seongnam, Korea
2013 Four Multiplicities, EMOA Space, New York, USA
2013 Prime o Korea, Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency, Seoul, Korea
2012 Reality Equals Dream, ION Art Gallery, Singapore
2012 Do Window Vol.4, Gallery Hyundai, Seoul, Korea
2011 East Asia Celadon Exhibition, Yingge Ceramic Museum, New Taipei City, Taiwan
2010 Autonomy Zone 1-130, Arts Council Korea-arco, Seoul, Korea
2009 Ceramix-Climax, Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, Ansan, Korea
2007 London North Korean n Restaurant, Art House Gallery, London, UK
AWARDS
2006 First Place, Clay Olympic
COLLECTIONS
Hanhyanglim Modern Ceramic Museum, Korea
Korea Racing Authority, Seoul, Korea
The National Assembly Building, Seoul, Korea
Boutique Monaco Museum, Seoul, Korea
selected works
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, flower series
2018, Oil painting on Canvas, 160x131cm
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, You are more than you think!
2018, Oil painting on Canvas, 116x91cm
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, flower series
2018, Oil painting on Canvas, 160x131cm
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, flower series
2018, Oil painting on Canvas, 160x131cm
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, 금귀매병 series, O,X,O
2017, Glazed gold, Ceramic, 29x34x48cm
The first duty of love is to listen!, Moon Jar Series
2016, Glazed Gold, Ceramic, 48x48x48cm
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, 祥瑞 Ceramic Series
2020, White Porcelain, Glazed Gold, 28x28x64cm
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, 금귀매병 Series, X,O,X and smile
2017, Glazed Gold, Ceramic, 29x34x48cm
Installation View
Installation View
Installation View
Installation View
You were there, Flower Series
2014, Oil painting on Canvas, 91x116cm
You were there, Flower Series
2014, Oil painting on Canvas, 116x91cm
우리가 선택한 기록이 사랑이 될 무렵, 祥瑞 Flower Series
2020, Oil painting on Canvas, 116x91cm
You were there, Flower Series
2014, Oil painting on Canvas, 162x130cm
The first duty of love is to listen 2000일 간의 이야기 中 (drawing series)
Oil and Pencil drawing on Paper, 53.5x38.5cm
The first duty of love is to listen 2000일 간의 이야기 中 (drawing series)
Oil and Pencil drawing on Paper, 53.5x38.5cm
The first duty of love is to listen 2000일 간의 이야기 中 (drawing series)
Oil and Pencil drawing on Paper, 53.5x38.5cm
The first duty of love is to listen 2000일 간의 이야기 中 (drawing series)
Oil and Pencil drawing on Paper, 53.5x38.5cm
You were there,Flower series
2014, Oil painting on Canvas, 91x116cm
You were there,눈을 감고 다가가야지
2013, Oil painting on Canvas, 162X130cm
You were there,Flower series
2014, Oil painting on Canvas, 91x116cm
You were there,Flower series
2014, Oil painting on Canvas, 91x130cm
