Sunrise Painting

Kim HyunJung debuted as a model and actress in 1999, and appeared in TV dramas, films, and theater until 2009. While working as an actress, Kim studied art history, art theory, artwork appraisal, and painting. From 2009 when she was on a break, Kim received psychology consultation at the Catholic Consultation Volunteer Course for more than one year, and met her inner child “Lala” through the doll therapy. In Artist Kim Hyunjung's recent series, Kim’s paintings skillfully carry on the traditions of royal court painters and sadaebu, scholar-officials while expressing her unique aesthetics and those of our time. Hyunjung’s paintings do more than just depicting Mother Nature; they capture positive energy, delights our eyes and hearts, and bring blessing to the world. This resonates with the value that ancient royal families pursued in paintings, obtaining ‘blessing(福)’ through the positive energy they convey.