b. 1989, South Korea

Jang Koal Biography

Jang Koal (b. 1989, Ulsan, South Korea) is a self-taught artist who has possessed a deep love for drawing from a young age. Growing up in the care of her grandparents, she was often brought along when visiting Buddhist temples. Here she became acquainted with the striking traditional art that covers the temples' exterior and interior, which sparked a fascination for their colourful depictions and enigmatic atmosphere. These early impressions continue to reverberate in her present-day artistic practice; however, the now Seoul-based artist has pushed on to explore more contemporary themes and methods of working on hanji, a traditional Korean paper. Utilising modern materials and techniques, she works with contrasting vivid, solid colour sections against intricate patterns and constructs elegant imagery in which female figures are immersed in an imaginary parallel world filled with cats, flowers, and nature. Sourcing positive memories from her personal life, Jang addresses seemingly mundane and peaceful scenes but simultaneously touches on subjects that she is only able to express without restrictions through painting. Mixing the surreal, often ambiguous, or mystical atmospheres with bright colours and harmonious lines and compositions, she is able to create a captivating tension in which her subjects seem to feel most comfortable.

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The tranquil desert's bed by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting, works on paper
Jang Koal The tranquil desert's bed, 2024 Acrylic on Mulberry paper mounted on woodpanel
112 x 145.5 cm
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Come under my wings by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting
Jang Koal Come under my wings, 2024 Acrylic on Mulberry paper mounted on woodpanel
112 x 145.5 cm
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Not hidden even in the deep night by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting
Jang Koal Not hidden even in the deep night, 2024 Acrylic on Mulberry paper mounted on woodpanel
109.7 x 70 cm
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Black swans by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting
Jang Koal Black swans, 2024 Acrylic on Mulberry paper mounted on woodpanel
190 x 95 cm
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As if without a care in the world by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting
Jang Koal As if without a care in the world, 2024 Acrylic on Mulberry paper mounted on woodpanel
145 x 69 cm
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Topsy-Turvy by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting, works on paper
Jang Koal Topsy-Turvy, 2022 Acrylic on hanji
116.8 x 91 cm
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Sleepover by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting, works on paper
Jang Koal Sleepover, 2022 Acrylic on hanji
162.2 x 130.3 cm
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High Noon in July by Jang Koal contemporary artwork painting, works on paper
Jang Koal High Noon in July, 2022 Acrylic on hanji
91 x 116.8 cm
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