Hyeonkyeong You

Hyeonkyeong You (b. 1985, Cheongju) is a painter whose energetic brushstrokes and bold use of space blend expressionist vitality with oriental influences. Her recent works draw inspiration from Asian heritage — Buddha figures, castles, and towers — while moving fluidly between abstraction and figuration. 

You’s recent solo exhibitions include: The One in Difficulty, 2GIL29 GALLERY, Seoul (KR); Painting, as another method for a meeting, Hori Artspace, Seoul (KR); Attractiveness, JN Gallery, Seoul (KR); Your transparent and resonant soul, Gallery Mark, Seoul (KR); Nobody Hurt by Painting, itta Space, Incheon (KR); It Was Beautiful Days, Gallery Now, Seoul (KR); be happy, GALLERY2, Seoul (KR) and New Days, Spacemom museum of art, Cheongju (KR). You’s work can be found in various public and private collections such as OCI Museum of Art, Seoul (KR); Mimesis Art Museum, Paju (KR); and Chongkundang Holdings Corp, Seoul (KR).