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Jeong-Ah Zhang

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.

My life and art are based on my own philosophical thoughts and experiences. I‘m 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.

I look at the relationship between humans and mother 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’s a connected cycle of creation and extinction. And It's 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, and this is how I work. Therefore, my surrealism is simply isn't just an exploration of the unconscious. It’s a question of will and philosophy, and at the same time intrepid introspection.

 

I think there’s a series of sort of underlying, other sort of visual realities that have come into play in the modern world. In generally, the objects of awareness are split between the intelligible world and the visible world. There may be a lot of answers but I think the importance is that the reality of the invisible world over the visible. This is a rediscovery of the stream of consciousness based on ancient Oriental philosophy, and the idea of recognizing the truth is linked to being beyond the material world with all the visual appeal. Philosophical considerations on a visible world and an invisible world.
As I grew up I realized that everything is an illusion (-It doesn't mean that there is, or there isn't). And my consciousness is based on inclusiveness. I value awakening and balance, and try to embody the meaning of existence and non-existence (or both) and the nature of things in an implicit and artistic way.

But most of all, I hope the viewers to think while asking themselves questions. Because my artwork is based on metaphors, symbols and meanings, and It's more than meets the eye. When you think about something unexpected, it expands your understanding of what's possible, and you will be able to come up with many of your own that will be special. And whatever it is, I hope it comes from your open mind and sets you free.  
My art is intended to make the viewers think, but my delivery is intended to make the viewers listen to their own inner voice. As an artist, I think there is a positive role for it, because I believe it has a genuine and honest ring to it.

I want that every moment, every aspect of my life is myself the way I am. This means that ultimately, going beyond myself, going beyond professional artist, and realizing that I’m a part of nature and at the same time the nature itself. This reality of perception will constantly evolve through my experience and my work. That's the most important thing for me, more important than my career goal. It's because, for me, art is an end in itself, and I'm not working art to make money from it.
The past, present, and future are big words and concepts created by humans. Time will reading more into my words(-my artwork) than I intended.

As I look back on that afternoon so long ago that presented my life. And as ever, when remembering the experience of seeing the interconnected nature of all things.. The flash point of all creation in the present moment is immortality. That's what I intended to do, that's what I've been doing, and that's what I'll continue to do. And I just try my best at every moment.

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 pushes us to the edge of our ourselves and the world for deep meaning. Her surrealist paintings connect us to a world that exists inside-out and outside-in of our consciousness.

Jeong-Ah Zhang majored in fine arts at Ewha Women's 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, Japan and the UK. The artist has received 33 international awards and 15 in Korea, and has been exhibited internationally and featured in various publications.

AWARDS

2023  Leaders Protagonists of Art at Washington / USA

2023  Harmony for Humanity : The Global Consciousness Art Prize / by CAC, EU

2023  International Art Award  COLLECTORS ART PRIZE / EU

2023  International Prize Donatello / ITALY

2022  BIAFARIN Awards 2022 / CANADA

2022  The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists - London Prize / UK & ITALY

2022  International Prize BARCELONA / SPAIN & ITALY

2022  International Art Prize FACES OF PEACE  / EU

2022  International Prize PARIS / FRANCE & ITALY 

2022  Exhibizone Grand Prize 2022 / CANADA

2022  VOICES OF TOMORROW International Art Award / EU

2022  ARTISTI 2022 – Annuario Internazionale D'arte Contemporanea / ITALY

2021  POWER OF CREATIVITY –  ART PRIZE / EU

2021  ATIM Collector's Choice Award / USA

2021  International Prize AMBASSADOR OF ART / ITALY

2021  ARTISTI 2021 – Annuario Internazionale D'arte Contemporanea / ITALY

2021  Collector's Vision International Art Award / UK

2021  The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists / ITALY

2020  Artist of the Future Award / UK

2020  The Great Masters of Contemporary Art / ITALY

2020  ARTISTI 2020 – Annuario Internazionale D'arte Contemporanea / ITALY

2020  ATIM International Top 60 Masters / USA

2020  International Prize Artist of the Year / ITALY

2019  International Art Museum Selection / ITALY

2019  ARTYA Awards Artivist Of The Year / USA

2019  International Prize Artist of the Year / ITALY

2019  International Prize MICHELANGELO / ITALY

2018  The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists / ITALY

2018  International Prize CARAVAGGIO : Great Master of Art / ITALY

2018  Best of International Arts  Art Tour International Magazine / USA

2018  International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci : The Universal Artist / ITALY

2018  International Prize Raffaello / ITALY

2017  International Artist Spotlight - Art Tour International Magazine / USA

2011~2009  Korea Selected Artists (Won the award 3 years in a row) / KOREA

2007~2000  The various forms of art competitions. Won 12 awards / KOREA

WEBSITE LINKS

2023  Harmony for Humanity : The Global Consciousness Art Prize - Contemporary Art Collectors by Contemporary Art Collectors. EU

https://www.contemporary-art-collectors.com/humanity-art-prize/jeong-ah-zhang

 

2023  (INTERVIEW) 'Collectors Art Prize' - Contemporary Art Curator (EU)

https://www.collectorsartprize.com/awarded-artists/Jeong-Ah%20Zhang?rq=%20Jeong-Ah%20Zhang

2023  Profile on Artists Catalogue -  Contemporary Art Collectors (EU)

https://www.contemporary-art-collectors.com/artists/zhangjeong-ah

 

2023  (INTERVIEW) - Contemporary Art Collectors (EU) 

https://www.contemporary-art-collectors.com/interviews/jeong-ah-zhang

 

2023  ARTISTS CATALOGUE (#2) - Contemporary Art Collectors (EU)

https://www.contemporary-art-collectors.com/artists/zhangjeong-ah

 

2023  ARTISTS CATALOGUE (#1) - Contemporary Art Collectors (EU)

https://www.contemporary-art-collectors.com/artists/jeong-ah-zhang

 

2022  Circle Foundation for the Arts - Featured Artist (FRANCE)

https://circle-arts.com/jeong-ah-zhang

2022   (INTERVIEW) with Jeong-Ah Zhang - Contemporary Art Curator (EU)

https://www.contemporaryartcuratormagazine.com/home-2/jeong-ah-zhang-interview

2022   FACES OF THE PEACE ART PRIZE (EU)

https://www.contemporaryartcuratormagazine.com/faces-of-the-peace/jeong-ah-zhang

2022  BIAFARIN Public Profile (CANADA)

https://www.biafarin.com/p/artist.html?name=jeong-ah-zhang

2022   VOICES OF TOMORROW International Art Award - Contemporary Art Curator (EU)

https://www.contemporaryartcuratormagazine.com/voices-of-tomorrow-art-award/jeong-ah-zhang?rq=Jeong-Ah%20Zhang

2021   POWER OF CREATIVITY ART PRIZE (EU)

https://www.contemporaryartcuratormagazine.com/power-of-creativity-art-prize/jeong-ah-zhang

2021   Collector's Vision International Art Award - Contemporary Art Curator (EU)

https://www.contemporaryartcuratormagazine.com/collectors-vision-international-art-award/jeong-ah-zhang

2020  International Top 60 Masters - Art tour International Magazine (USA)

https://www.arttourinternational.com/jeong-ah-zhang

2020  Artist of the Future Award Contemporary Art Curator (EU)

http://www.contemporaryartcuratormagazine.com/artist-of-the-future-award/jeong-ah-zhang

Selected SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2022   Jeong-Ah Zhang "Molecular structure of time, Pixels of empty space"  Exhibizone online exhibition / Toronto, CANADA

2018   Jeong-Ah Zhang  Amsterdam Whitney Gallery / New York, USA

2016   Jeong-Ah Zhang – Able Fine Art New York Gallery / Seoul & New York

2013   Jeong-Ah Zhang – United Gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2011   Jeong-Ah Zhang – Gallery SkyYeon / Seoul, KOREA

Selected GROUP EXHIBITIONS / ART FAIRS

2023  International Exhibition 'Art Masters In Florence' / Firenze, ITALY

2023  Contemporary Art Collectors Virtual Gallery-FIABCN ArtFair / Barcelona, SPAIN

2023  Leaders Protagonists of Art at Washington / Washington D.C. / USA

2023  Metropolitain Paris Exhibition / Paris, FRANCE

2023   ART FESTIVAL AL MUSEO DIOCESANO FRANCESCO GONZAGA / Mantova, ITALY

2023  International Exhibition 'Parallel Worlds' / Contemporary Art Curator Magazine / EU

202Aesthetics 2023 International Group Exhibition  / Vancouver, CANADA 

2023  Beyond Utopia - Visions of a Perfect World  / Contemporary Art Collectors / EU

2023  International Exhibition 'FACES OF PEACE' / Contemporary Art Curator Magazine / EU

202International Group Exhibition 'Life and Death 2023' / Toronto, CANADA

202International Group Exhibition 'EXTINCTION Save the Planet' / Vancouver, CANADA

202International Online Group Exhibition 'Inspirations 2023' / Toronto, CANADA

202 Collectors Art Prize – Contemporary Art Curator Magazine / EU

202International Online Group Exhibition 'Colorium 2023' / Toronto, CANADA

2023  TOKYO TOWER Art Fair – Contemporary Art Collectors / Tokyo, JAPAN

2023   Art Winners Gallery and Museum II – MUSEO VENANZO CROCETTI / Rome, ITALY

2022  Virtual Art Exhibition ‘Visions of Hope’  Contemporary Art Collectors / EU

2022  BIAFARIN Awards 2022 – BiafariOnline Exhibition / Toronto, CANADA

2022  Virtual Group Exhibition '2022'  HMVC Gallery New York / New York, USA

2022  International Online Group Exhibition 'Emptiness' / Toronto, CANADA

2022  Art Winners Gallery and Museum – Galleria Il Collezionista / Rome, ITALY

2022  Virtual Group Exhibition 'Rebel Rebel'  HMVC Gallery New York / New York, USA

2022  International Prize BARCELONA – European Museum of Modern Art / SPAIN

2022  Faces of the Peace Art Prize Digital Exhibition  Contemporary Art Curator / EU

2022  International Prize PARIS  Art Shopping LOUVRE / Paris, FRANCE

2022  EXHIbIZONE MAGIX 2022 – Exhibizone Online Exhibition / Toronto, CANADA

2022  WORLD ARTISTS AT MIIT MUSEUM / Torino, ITALY

2022  Virtual Art Exhibition 'Fabricated Realities'  Contemporary Art Collectors / EU 

2022  ARTISTI 2022 – EFFETTO ARTE GALLERY / Palermo, ITALY

2022  Exhibizone - Grand Prize 2022 / Toronto, CANADA

2022  International Naples Art Festival / Venice, ITALY

2022  Exhibizone-Spring 2022 (International Smart Art Exhibition) / Toronto, CANADA

2022  Online Exhibition BUTTERFLY EFFECT – Contemporary Art Curator Magazine / UK

2022  CONTEMPORARY MASTERS  – VIRTUAL ART FAIR / SPAIN, UK, JAPAN

2022  ARTISTI 2021 – EFFETTO ARTE GALLERY / Palermo, ITALY

2021  Power of  Creativity ART PRIZE  Contemporary Art Curator Digital Exhibition / UK

2021  Collector's Choice Award ArtTour International Digital Exhibition / NY, USA

2021  Online Exhibition RIVER OF DREAMS – Contemporary Art Curator Magazine / UK

2021  Artist of the Future Award  Contemporary Art Curator Digital Exhibition / UK

2021  Online Exhibition INFINITE DREAMS – Contemporary Art Curator Magazine / UK

2020   International Art Exhibition ARTISTI – Palazzo Ximènes Panciatichi / Firenze, ITALY

2020   ATIM 2020 Top 60 Masters – ATIM Digital Exhibition / New York, USA

2019   FRAME Art Fair PARIS – Marie de Paris 7ème, 55Bellechasse Gallery / Paris, FRANCE

2019   Anniversary Editor-In-Chief Top Picks – ATIM TV Network / New York, USA

2019   L’ Aterier des Artiste – Atelier Gustave Gallery / Paris, FRANCE

2019   CREATE 4 PEACE – Grimandi Art Gallery / New York, USA

2019   International Contemporary Art Biennale – F. Gonzaga Museum / Mantova, ITALY

2019   ROOTS – Viviana Puello Gallery / New York, USA

2019   The Power of the Heart – Grimandi Art Gallery / New York, USA

2019   KOREAN ARTISTS – Chosun Gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2018   Top Picks of The Year – Grimandi Art Gallery / New York, USA

2018   I SEGNALATI – Velli Palace / Rome, ITALY

2018   New York Art Expo / New York, USA

2018   VENEZIA Art Expo Exhibition of Nations – Scuola Grande della Misericordia / ITALY

2017   SPECTRUM MIAMI International Art Show / Miami, USA

2017   Beyond the Sight – K&P Gallery New York / New York, USA

2016   Seoul International Art Show – Gallery LA MER / Seoul, KOREA

2016   Special Contemporary Art – Hongyun Art Center / Seoul, KOREA

2016   DAEJEON International Art Show – Trade Exhibition Center / Daejeon, KOREA

2016   Korean Fashionism Art – Galerie GAIA / Seoul, KOREA

2015   Korean Artists Exhibition – The National Assembly Hall / Seoul, KOREA

2015   Psychedelic Retrospection – SPACEWOMB Art Gallery / New York, USA

2015   Contemporary Artists Exhibition – LeeSeoul gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2015   BIEAF Contemporary Art – Busan Cultural Center / Busan, KOREA

2015   WOOLIM PAN Exhibition – Gallery WOOLIM / Seoul, KOREA

2015   JEJU Island Modern Art Show – Seogwipo Arts Center / Jeju Island, KOREA

2014   Arts de la Corée – Hotel de Ville / Paris, FRANCE

2014   Abstract Flow – SPACEWOMB Contemporary Art Gallery / New York, USA

2014   SEOUL Modern Art Show – SEOUL Arts Center / Seoul, KOREA

2014   KOREA Selected Artists Exhibition 2014 – KEPCO Art Center Gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2014   Memory of Summer – Young Art Gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2014   ZEINXENO Special Project Exhibition – Gallery ZEINXENO / Seoul, KOREA

2014   Welcome 2014 – GAGA Gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2013   KOREA Selected Artists Exhibition 2013 – SEOUL Museum of Art / Seoul, KOREA

2013   Dispense Korea – SPACEWOMB Contemporary Art Gallery / New York, USA

2012   Gwanghwamun International Art Festival – SEJONG Center / Seoul, KOREA

2012   New Thinking New Art – LeeSeoul gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2012   KOREA Selected Artists Exhibition 2012 – SEOUL Museum of Art / Seoul, KOREA

2012   DAWN – GAGA Gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2012   Waiting For A New Art – AP Gallery / Seoul, KOREA

2011   A&C Art Fair Seoul 2011 – Seoul Trade Exhibition & Convention / Seoul, KOREA

2011   Five Senses of Human Bodies&The Earth Regeneration-Gallery Gac / Seoul, KOREA

2011   loving Heart & Happy Paintings – Hallym Univ. Medical Center Gallery / KOREA

2011   ART WIDE – Danwon Art Gallery / Ansan, KOREA

2011   Master & Masterwork – Gallery Gac / Seoul, KOREA

2011   KOREA Selected Artists Exhibition 2011 – SEOUL Museum of Art / Seoul, KOREA

Etc..

ART BOOK / CATALOGUE / ART MAGAZINE

2023  SPOTLIGHT Contemporary Art Magazine (Issue 35) / Circle Foundation for the Arts, FRANCE

2023  Contemporary Art Collectors Book Vol.1 / Contemporary Art Collectors, EU

2023  Aesthetics 2023 / Gallerium and The Book of Arts, CANADA

2023   Life and Death 2023 / BIAFARIN, CANADA

2023  FACES OF PEACE / EU by Contemporary Art Curator

2023  Inspirations 2023 / Exhibizone, CANADA    

2023  EXTINCTION - Save the Planet / Gallerium and The Book of Arts, CANADA 

2023  VOICES OF TOMORROW / EU by Contemporary Art Curator

2023  COLORIUM - 2023 / Gallerium and The Book of Arts, CANADA 

2023  Contemporary Celebrity Masters / ITALY

2023  International Prize Donatello / ITALY

2022  EXHIBIZONE GRAND PRIZE 2022 / Exhibizone, CANADA 

2022  ART International Contemporary Magazine (November/December) / ITALY

2022  EMPTINESS 2022 / Exhibizone, CANADA

2022  The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists London Prize / ITALY

2022  ART International Contemporary Magazine (September/October) / ITALY

2022  International Prize BARCELONA / SPAIN, ITALY

2022  SPOTLIGHT Contemporary Art Magazine (Issue 31) / Circle Foundation for the Arts, FRANCE

2022  MAGIX 2022 / CANADA 

2022  International Prize PARIS / FRANCE & ITALY

2022  OBSERVICA Impulse 2022 / CANADA

2022  Artistonish May 2022 / CANADA

2022  POWER OF CREATIVITY / EU by Contemporary Art Curator

2022  ARTISTI '22 - Annuario Internazionale D'arte Contemporanea / ITALY

2021  International Prize AMBASSADOR OF ART /  ITALY

2021  ART Tour International Magazine (Summer Issue) / USA

2021  The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists / ITALY

2021  ART International Contemporary (May/June) / ITALY

2021  ARTISTI '21 - Annuario Internazionale D'arte Contemporanea / ITALY

2020  ATIM'S Top 60 Masters 2020 / USA

2020  The Great Masters of Contemporary Art / ITALY

2020  ART International Contemporary Magazine (JULY/AUGUST) / ITALY

2020  International Prize Artist of the Year / ITALY

2020  ART Tour International Magazine (Summer Issue) / USA

2020  ARTISTI '20 - Annuario Interanzionale D'arte Contemporanea / ITALY

2019  ART Tour International Magazine (Winter Issue) / USA

2019  International Art Museum Selection / ITALY

2019  ART International Contemporary Magazine (September/October) / ITALY

2019  ART Tour International Magazine (Fall Issue) / USA

2019  International Prize Artist of the Year / ITALY

2019  MANTOVA ARTEXPO 2019 / ITALY

2019  ART International Contemporary Magazine (July/August) / ITALY

2019  ART Tour International Magazine (Spring Issue) / USA

2019  ART International Contemporary Magazine (May/June) / ITALY

2019  International Prize MICHELANGELO / ITALY

2018  The Best Modern and Contemporary Artists / ITALY

2018  ART International Contemporary Magazine (November/December) / ITALY

2018  ART Tour International Magazine (Winter Issue) / USA

2018  International Prize CARAVAGGIO : Great Master of Art / ITALY

2018  International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci : The Universal Artist / ITALY

2018  ART Tour International Magazine (Spring Issue) / USA

2018  International Prize Raffaello / ITALY

2018  Segnalati Rome / ITALY

2018  ART International Contemporary Magazine (May/June) / ITALY

2018  VENEZIA ART EXPO Exhibition of Nations / ITALY

2017  ART Tour International Magazine (Summer Issue) / USA

I am one of the judges on Korea’s ASYAAF 2020, 2022

ASYAAF(-Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival) is the biggest art exhibition in Korea.

My Blog (Korean version)  http://blog.naver.com/j_zenair

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