Jinyoung Koh 고 진영

BiographyJinyoung Koh is a graduate program director and an assistant professor in the Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education at Towson University in Maryland. Dr. Koh completed a Doctor of Education in Art & Art Education from Columbia University in New York. He earned a Master of Fine Arts in Photo & Media from the California Institute of the Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His art has received numerous awards and is included in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Rockefeller Foundation.

Artist StatementWhen I start visualizing a project, the sense of insecurity and vulnerability leads me to approach the impermanence of existence and identity. The process of discovering ambiguous symbols and seeking meanings is re-encoded and reconstructed endlessly. By delving into the concept of home and the nuances of identity, my oil painting, "Realistically Impossible to Make a Pure Straight Line Outside of Scientific or Mathematical Parameters," intertwines with the project's theme, asking what memories and experiences are being constructed by shifting multitudes. When pondering the question, "Where are you from?" the notion of home becomes pivotal. Just as my piece explores the limits of achieving perfection in straight lines, the idea of home often transcends physical boundaries and manifests in myriad ways. Through my brushstrokes, I strive to encapsulate the timeless essence of Korean culture while navigating the impermanence of existence and identity, honoring the enduring legacy of craftsmanship and the transformative power of artistic expression.

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