Jeong Kyungja graduated from the Department of Photography at Chung-Ang University (1999) and completed a master’s course at its graduate school (2007). She completed another master’s course in Contemporary Art at Edinburgh College of Art, The University of Edinburgh (2011). In 2008, she held his first solo exhibition after being selected for a young artist contest by Gallery Lux.
The Ilwoo Foundation under Hanjin Group
announced on the 16th that Jeong Kyungja has been selected for the exhibition
category as the Notable Artist of the Year at the 5th Ilwoo Photography Award.
Jeong Kyungja, selected in the exhibition
category, was recognized for her sincere depiction of everyday scenes through
traditional photographic techniques without any retouching or manipulation. Her
work conveys a delicate and sensitive perspective, interpreting the surrounding
world through her own lens while pursuing visual completeness in a distinctly
photographic manner.
Established in 2009, the Ilwoo Photography
Award aims to discover promising photographers with talent and passion, marking
its fifth edition this year. Each year, two to three competitive artists are
selected and supported through production and exhibitions to foster their
growth into internationally recognized artists. In particular, winners in the
publication category are given the opportunity to publish a monograph with the
renowned German art book publisher Hatje Cantz, supporting their advancement into
the global art scene.
