Yeondoo Jung

Bio

• Yeondoo Jung was born in 1969 in Jinju, Korea.  He currently lives and works in Seoul, Korea.
• Education: 1997 University of London, Goldsmiths College, MFA 1995 London Institute, Central Saint Martin College of Art, Diploma in Sculpture 1994 Seoul National University, College of Fine Arts, BFA- sculpture
• 2007 Artist of the Year, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul

About his work

• "Winner of the 2007 Artist of the Year Award by the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Seoul, Korean artist Yeondoo Jung is well respected for his art form. In his Locations series, he approaches his photography in a unique way opting to utilise traditional prop making techniques and scenery construction to create his ideal custom landscapes. A bit of a purist, his landscapes combine natural and artificial elements without any digital manipulation giving his images an awesome nostalgic feel. Amazing work."
  
• "In his Location series, Korean artist Yeondoo Jung utilises traditional prop making techniques and scenery construction to create his ideal custom landscapes."
  
• "Photographs of Yeondoo Jung evoke warmth, presenting positive energy to viewers through simple pleasure and splendor imbued within. Rather than presenting images by putting different subjects together, Jung attempts to represent the relationships brought up amongst the subjects, and sentiments or dreams that are held by them, which becomes the quintessence of his “constructed photography.”
  Therefore, Jung’s photos can be distinguished from those of Jeff Wall that revive the pictorial structure into the context of modern life or those of Pierre & Gilles that create spectacular fantasy with impersonation of Cleopatra or naval forces. Especially, the works of the latter hold their signature character that lives in the artificial paradise, so called “Pierre & Gilles Land,” which emanates unique radiance."

Tina Kim Gallery

Yeondoo Jung Website

Interview