Two women sitting on the floor, smiling, with makeup products and papers around them, in a room with green walls and wooden flooring.

About

I am a contemporary Minhwa artist based in San Francisco, CA.

Artist Statement

My practice is rooted in Korean painting tradition. Using traditional techniques and materials, I interpret Minhwa through a modern lens and connecting it to contemporary life. My art creates a visual pause that make space to feel more steady, resilient, and renewed.

My art practice encourages me to slow down. As Korean culture becomes increasingly popular across the world, my art focuses on the slower, contemplative side. Drawing from the motifs and styles of Minhwa, I explore how Korean aesthetics can live in the contemporary life.

Exhibitions, Art Fairs, Workshops

2026

PDR-1 “Are You Korean?” (San Francisco, CA)

Filoli Art Walk (Woodside, CA)

Minhwa Workshops at SOHN and San Mateo County Libraries

2025

Minhwa Workshops at Doran Studio and SOHN (San Francisco, CA)

2024

Jeju Minhwa Group Exhibition (Jeju, South Korea)

Art Walk SF (San Francisco, CA)

Filoli Art Walk (Woodside, CA)

Contact

Request a commission or email me at hello@artistkk.com