ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, Korea, 1966
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, Korea, 1961
- Gold Medal Recipient- the Highest Academic Achiever- for the College of Music And Fine Arts, Class of 1961.
- 4 Years of Full Tuition Merit Scholarship Recipient as the highest college entrance score achiever
- Full tuition scholarship recipient from Keum-Nan Girls’ High School for graduate studies, awarded the best teacher of the year.
POST GRADUATE STUDIES
New York Art Student League, New York, NY:
- Pastel Painting Technique with Daniel Green, 1975
- Oil Painting Figure Studies with Daniel Green, 1976
- Artistic Anatomy & Figure Drawing with Robert B. Hale, 1976
- Summer Work Shops at Daniel Greene’s Studio in North Salem, New York, 1978, 1979.
National Academy School of Fine Arts, New York, NY:
- Oil Painting Figure Studies with Robert Phillip, 1969-1973
The Tiffany Foundation Scholarship, 1970-1973, first non-US citizen recipient of the scholarship.
TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Centenary College, New Jersey:
- Professor Emeritus, 2017 – 2019
- Associate Professor of Art & Design, tenured in 2008, 2008-2017
- Assistant Professor of Art & Design, promoted in 1999
- Adjunct Faculty of Art & Design, 1995-1999
- Associate Director/Dean, International Programs, 1995-2017
Upsala College, East Orange, New Jersey:
- Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, tenured in 1995
- Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, promoted in 1991
- Full Time Instructor of Fine Arts, 1988-1991
- Adjunct Faculty of Fine Arts, 1978-1988
- Co-Director of Summer Language Program and Korean and Japanese Liaison, 1992-1995
Keum-Nan Girls’ High School:
- Art Teacher, 1961-1969
- Vice Principal of Junior High School, 1967-1969
- Acting Principal of Junior High School, 1968-1969
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS
Exemplary teaching by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church for 2005-2006, Centenary College, New Jersey
Distinguished Teaching Award for 2000-2001, Centenary College, New Jersey
Leader in Service Award, Upsala College, New Jersey, 1995
The Best Teacher Award, Keum-Nam Girls’ High School, Seoul, Korea, 1965
AWARDS AND AFFILIATION
Nokmee Art Show (yearly art exhibition of Ewha Fine Arts College Alumnae, since 1997; Founding Member; President in 2003):
- Coo Hous Gallery, Manhattan, New York, 2012
- Maeum Gallery, Manhattan, New York, 2011
- Phoenix Gallery, Chelsea, New York, 2008-2010
- New Century Art Gallery, Chelsea, New York, 2005-2007
Salon Comparaison 2011, Paris: Art En Capital at Grand Palais-Champ-Elysee, Paris, France (a major annual Parisienne art fair featuring selected international artists)
“ART FOR ARTSAKE” Art Show, Centenary College Theatre Fundraising Group Show at Ferry Hall Gallery, 2005
A Lecture and Demonstration on “Oriental Brush Painting” at Morris High School, Denver, New Jersey, 2001
Served as a Jury of Selection and Award at 2nd Korean American Youth Art Competition”, 2001 Sponsored by Korea Times and Korean American Arts Association
Centenary College Art & Design Department Faculty Art Show. at Ferry Hall Gallery, Centenary College, 2000
Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey, 1994: Panelist: Inter-Racial Relations and the Arts.
Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey, 1994: Painted two mural paintings (84″x 60″ each) for the Korea Exhibit.
Skyland Art Show, Sparta, New Jersey, 1993: Exhibition Selections Committee and Awards Judge.
The 2nd Solo Art Show, Josun Hotel, Seoul, Korea, 1987
Allied Artists Association Member, 1987
Freelance Commercial Graphic Illustrator, 1980-1987: advertising Illustrations for Channel Home Center appeared numerous times in New York Times
Consultation and Art Works for Corporate and Advertising agencies.
Essex Watercolor Society, 1986: Invited-Demonstration Artist, on Watercolor Painting
Zen- Monk, Oh Buban: Zen Buddhism and Calligraphy, 1986: Seminar Moderator for Upsala College-Sussex Campus
Summit Outdoor Art Exhibition, 1985: Exhibit Selection Judge.
New Jersey Art Center, 1985: Invited-Demonstration Artist, on Watercolor Painting.
Essex Watercolor Society, 1984: Invited-Demonstration Artist, on Oriental Brush Painting
The 1st Solo Art Show, Upasal College Library Gallery, NJ, 1984
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club, Annual Art Show, 1981: Merit Award in the category of Watercolor and Pastel Painting.
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club, Annual Art Show, 1973: 2nd Place Award in the category of Watercolor and Pastel Painting.
Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Arts Club Member, 1972: the first Asian woman to be accepted as a member since the founding of the club in 1896.
Mok-Woo Arts Club Member, 1964-1969: exclusive arts club of realism artists in Korea.
Consecutive Acceptance to the Korean National Fine Arts Competition, since Junior Year at College, 1959-1968
National Fine Arts Competition for High School Girls, sponsored by Ewha Woman’s University, Seoul, Korea, 1956,1st Place Award
COLLECTION
David & Lackland Center, Centenary College
Ewha Woman’s University, College of Fine Arts, Seoul, Korea
Kyung-Won University, Seoul, Korea
Sook-Myung Girls’ High School, Seoul, Korea
Keum-Nan Girls’ High School, Seoul, Korea
Leema Industrial Corporation, Seoul, Korea
Polish Catholic Church, Ironbound, Newark, New Jersey
Collection of various private individuals around the world