Kim, Jongkook Artist Statement

Jongkook Kim was born and grew up in Korea, and immigrated to Canada with his wife for a new adventure in 1993. Language and cultural difference have been a great challenge but also given him an opportunity to learn and grow in many ways. His specialty is to paint nature and landscapes on rice paper by using brush and oriental colors. Nature, in general, is his motivation and inspiration. His view on life and the world has changed over the time. He realizes that connecting with people through art is important. He would like to use his art as a mechanism to bring people together and facilitate understanding and fellowships among them.
Education
Specialized in Oriental-Korean Painting: Degree in Oriental Art Painting, University of Won-Kwang, South Korea

Awards/Exhibitions:
 Winter Wonderland Show; Art in Found Space, sponsored by Langley Art Council from Nov 30, 2015 – Feb 12, 2016
 Juried selection and exhibition for Biennale 2015 in Mission
 Langley Art Tours
 Selected and exhibited in international art exhibition Generation One in UBC Asian Center, 2013
 Won the first prize on watercolor in 2012 Surrey Art Gallery
 Awarded Honorable Mention in the contest, sponsored by Canadian Watercolor Society, Courtney/Vancouver Island, 1996
 Vancouver-Korean Artists Group Show at Deer Lake Gallery,
 Solo exhibition in Burnaby Art Council, 1995
 Numerous Group Exhibitions in Seoul, 1987-1992
 Awarded in the Grand National Art Competition of Korea, 1983, 1986 – 87
 Specially awarded in the Grand National Art Competition of Korea,1984-85

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