[2025 Art SG] Lee So Yeun

Lee So Yeun's self-portraits, reminiscent of identification photos, vividly depict snapshots of her life's journey and the epochs she has navigated. Depicted with bold forms and luminous hues, the objects laden with multiple meanings evoke a subtle theatrical atmosphere and an unusual intimacy. It weaves together elements of similarity and contrast, delicately balancing between closeness and estrangement. Lee So Yeun majored in fine art in South Korea and continued her studies at the Münster Kunst Academy in Germany. Her nomination for Düsseldorf's "Emprise Art Prize" catalysed her recognition within the German art sector. By 2005, she earned the "Young Artist Award" from the Columbus Art Foundation in Ravensburg, Germany. From 2006, she collaborated exclusively with Düsseldorf's esteemed Conrad Gallery, achieving international acclaim at renowned art fairs including the Cologne Art Colony in Germany, Show Off in Paris, France, ARCO in Madrid, Spain, and Scope and Pulse Art Fairs in New York, United States. She has showcased solo exhibitions at Kunsthaus Essen, Germany (2014), Johyun Gallery, South Korea (2014), and Space K, South Korea (2013). She also participated in notable group exhibitions at the Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art, South Korea (2018), Sejong Centre, South Korea (2017), Amway Museum, South Korea (2016), Pohang Museum of Steel Art, South Korea (2015), and Gallery Lux, South Korea (2015). Currently, her works are part of collections at TCB collection in Japan, Achenbach Art Consulting in Germany, the Columbus Foundation, and t.VIS.t Communication in Madrid, Spain.