SEO YEONG JOO
Whenever I deal with nature, I always marvel at its vitality and presence, and it touches me and humbles me. Among natural objects, I especially like flowers. After seeing flowers for a long time, I feel that flowers contain beauty on the outside and eternity on the inside. Also, plants are quiet and do not hurt others. I try to simplify my work without exaggerating or decorating it too much to do with natural objects. The pressed-flower art work that forms the screen by shaping pressed and dried plants is also a dream space through nature. We tried to visualize the inner echoes felt when human joy, sadness, and joy coexist with nature. So, just as my pressed-flower art work is my querencia, I hope it will be a pleasant excitement and rest like a haven for many people.
Profile
Ph.D. in Science, Dong-A University
Busan City Master of Craft (No. 7, Pressed Flower Art)
Master of Traditional Korean Crafts in Pressed Flower Art (No. 4), Korea Traditional Craft Association
Chairperson, Korea Pressed Flower Academy
Vice Chairperson, Korea Traditional Craft Association
Instructor, Japan Fushigina Hana Club
Former Adjunct Professor, Floral Aesthetics, Dong-A University
Former Adjunct Professor, Department of Horticulture, Gyeongsang National University (formerly Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology)
Former Chair, Pressed Flower Division, Korea Fine Arts Association
Solo Exhibitions
2023 Gyeongin Art Museum, Seoul
2017 Tuillié Gallery, Paris, France
2016 Seoul Museum of Art & Craft (Invitational), Seoul
2014 Namu Gallery (Korean Buddhist History and Culture Center), Seoul
2014 KEPCO Art Center Gallery (Invitational), Seoul
2012 Irai Gallery (Invitational), Tokyo, Japan
2012 Deungmyeongmanha Art Museum (Invitational), Beijing, China
2010 Gyeongin Art Museum, Seoul
2007 Alpha Gallery, Seoul
2005 Hanaro Gallery, Seoul
1998 Hyundai Art Hall, Busan
Invitational & Group Exhibitions
2020–2023 Art Capital, Paris, France
2023 Nagoya Civic Gallery, Japan
2018 Korean Cultural Center in China, Beijing
2018 1503 Art Museum, Beijing
2018 Gallery New Image, Paris
2018 Carrousel du Louvre Art Shopping, Paris
2017 Korean Cultural Center, Chicago, USA
2013 Hamyang Culture & Arts Center
2012 Korea Mid-Career Pressed Flower Artists Exhibition
2012 Qingdao Publishing & Art Museum, China
2010 Qingdao Mingjia Art Museum, China
2008 Korea Contemporary Art Grand Exhibition (Award Winners Exhibition), Seoul
2008 Anmyeondo International Flower Expo
2008 Gwangju Biennale
2007 Flower Painting Exhibition: Festival, Tower Gallery, Busan
2006 CUCI University Museum, Manila, Philippines
2006 Korean Women Artists Exhibition, Hyundai Arts Center, Ulsan
2005 Seoul International Star Exhibition, Seoul Museum of Art
2005 Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum
2005 Alpha Gallery, Seoul
2004 Government Complex Invitational Exhibition, Seoul & Daejeon
2004 Korea Artists Association Invitational Exhibition, Busan Cultural Center
2002 Anmyeondo International Flower Expo
2002 Korea-Japan World Cup Pressed Flower Exhibition, Seoul & Tokyo
2001 Horticultural Society Invitational Exhibition, BEXCO, Busan
Over 100 additional exhibitions
Awards
Honorable Mention, World Pressed Flower Painting Exhibition in London
Excellence Award (3 times), Korea–China Excellent Artist Exchange Exhibition
Grand Prize (Mayor of Busan Award), 1 Excellence Award, 2 Special Selections - Korea Art Grand Exhibition
Grand Prize & Excellence Award - Korea Contemporary Art Grand Exhibition
Invitational Artist Award, Seohwa Academy (Mayor of Seoul Award)
Recommended Artist Award, World Art Festa
Grand Prize - Korea Traditional Craft Exhibition (Korea Craft & Design Foundation President Award)
Grand Prize - Korea Traditional Craft Exhibition (National Assembly Speaker Award) 1 Best Award
Korea Culture and Arts Award and various others
Jury & Committee Activities
Operating Committee Member, Korea Art Exhibition (Traditional Craft Division), 2017
Judge, Korea Art Exhibition (Traditional Craft Division), 2010 & 2016
Judge, Korea Art Exhibition (Craft Division), 2005
Chief Judge & Judge, Korea Pressed Flower Exhibition
Judge, World Pressed Flower Craft Exhibition
Judge, Shin Saimdang Art Exhibition
Operating Committee Member & Judge, Gaecheon Art Award Exhibition
Judge, Gwangju and Suncheon Art Exhibitions
Judge, Civil Servants Art Exhibition (Craft Division)
Over 50 additional jury appointments
Theses
Master’s Thesis (2002): Effective Press-Drying Methods for Plants Used in Pressed Flower Art
Doctoral Dissertation (2007): Effective Pretreatment and Design Techniques in Press-Drying for Pressed Flower Art
Publications
Pressed Flower Design and Decoration
Looking at Flowers
Patents & Designs
Patent Application No. 2010-0009487: Press-Drying Method for Plants Used in Pressed Flower Art
Design Registration No. 30-0825904: Pressed Flower Design
Design Registration No. 30-0838747: Pressed Flower Design
