HAN YOUNG WOOK

Han Youngwook, a Korean artist, completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts at Hongik University, a renowned institution known for its exceptional art department in Korea. During his time there, he focused on refining his painting techniques and developing his skills in working with various materials. Embracing the artistic traditions of Hyperrealism, he incorporated them as an integral part of his creative expression.

Throughout his artistic career, Han has often questioned the very nature of painting itself. He contemplates whether artists merely depict what the image demands, or if there is a discrepancy between factual representation and the essence of the subject. In response to these inquiries, Han employs extensive lines in his artworks, seeking to enable viewers to perceive the genuine truth and experience something truly unprecedented.

Han’s preferred subject matter revolves around ‘anonymous portraits.’ He believes that these portraits not only capture the irregularities in human society and life but also embody Han’s love and trust in humanism at their core.

In 2006, Han received awards for his works, including the Grand Prize at the 7th Sin-SalmDang Grand Art Exhibition and the Grand Prize at the 34th Kang-Won Grand Art Exhibition. Since his initial solo exhibition at Galerie Bhak in Seoul, he has showcased his art extensively worldwide, with exhibitions held in various cities such as Karlsruhe (Germany), Miami (USA), Tokyo (Japan), and Shanghai (China)

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2006: Grand Prize, 7th Sin-Sa-Im-Dang Grand Art Exhibition
First Prize, 8th Dan-Won Arts Competition
Grand Prize, 34th Kang-Won Grand Art Exhibition

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2020: FACE, Whitestone Gallery Hong Kong
2013: “Life”, Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea
2011: “Face”, Asia Art Center, Taipei, Taiwan
“Face”, Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea
2008: “Face”, Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2021: Art Central HK 2021, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition centre
JINGART2021, Beijing Exhibition Center, Beijing, China
“The Great Figures”, Deagu Cultural Foundation-Deagu Art Factory, Deagu
2020: KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2020, online
“Illusion:Basic Imagination”, Susung ArtPia, Deagu Cultural Foundation, Deagu
2019: Art Central HK 2019, Central Harbourfront, HK, China
LA Art Show, LA Cconvention Center, LA, USA
KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2019, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Art Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Art Miami 2019, Miami, USA
2018: Art Central HK 2018, Central Harbourfront, HK, China
LA Art Show, LA Cconvention Center, LA, USA
KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2018, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Art Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Art Miami 2018, Miami, USA
2017: Art Central HK 2017, Central Harbourfront, HK, China
KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2017, COEX, Seoul, Korea
'From Painting to Painting', Sian Art Center, YoungChun, Korea
Art Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
HOMA, HongIk University, Seoul, Korea
Art Miami 2017, Miami, USA
2016: Context Art Miami, Art Miami Pavilion, Miami, USA
Art Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2016, COEX, Seoul, Korea
PLAS, COEX, Seoul, Korea
SOMA Insight- The great Labour, SOMA, Seoul, Korea
Art Central Hong Kong, Central Harbourfront, HK, China
2015: Context Art Miami, Art Miami Pavilion, Miami, USA
Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
LA art show, LA convention center, LA, USA
KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2015, COEX, Seoul, Korea
G-seoul art fair, DDP, Seoul, Korea
Affordable ART FAIR Hong Kong HK convention center, HK, China
SCOPE basel, scope pavilion, Basel, Swiss
Art BUSAN, BEXCO, Busan, Korea
Who are You? - Face, ChunAn Art Center, ChunAn, Korea
2014: Scope Miami Beach 2014, Scope Miami beach pavilion, Miami, USA
Affordable ART FAIR Battersea, Battersea Park, London, UK
Affordable ART FAIR Hong Kong 2014,, HK convention center, HK, China
PAIK, Yoon-Ki, HAN, Young-wook, Galerie BHAK, Seoul, Korea
KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2014, COEX, Seoul, Korea
ART Gwangju, Gwangju, Korea
Korea Galleries Art Fair, COEX, Seoul, Korea
2013: KIAF(Korean International Art Fair) 2013, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Asia Hotel Art Fair Seoul, CONRAD, Seoul, Korea
Art Show Busan, BEXCO, Busan, Korea
Korea Galleries Art Fair, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Art Stage Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Reality, KyungNam Museum, ChangWon, Korea
2012: Art Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
KIAF (Korea International Art Fair) 2012, COEX, Seoul, Korea
“Powerful Gangwon 2012”, Chuncheon National Museum, Chuncheon, Korea
Art Show Busan 2012, BEXCO, Busan, Korea
SOAF (Seoul Open Art Fair) 2012, COEX, Seoul, Korea
CIGE (China International Gallery Exposition) 2012, China World Trade Center, Beijing, China
Korean Art Show, La.venue 82 Mercer Street, New York, U.S.
AHAF (Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair) HK 2012, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong
Korea Galleries Art Fair 2012, COEX, Seoul, Korea
KCAF (Korean Contemporary Art Festival) 12th ed., Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
“Soul of Seoul”, Galleri S.E, Bergen, Norway
“A Magic Moment” the best of contemporary Korean art, Art Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland
“Delving in: Beyond the Boundaries of Physical Properties”, Interalia, Seoul, Korea
Spoon Art Fair, Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong
2011: Gallery Seoul 11, The Raum, Seoul, Korea
Seoul Open Art Fair 2011, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
KIAF (Korea International Art Fair) 2011, COEX, Seoul, Korea
AHAF (Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair) 2011, Grand Hyatt, Seoul, Korea Art Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, U.S.
2011 Korean Art Show, Soho, New York, U.S.
“Poem and Drawing”, Gana Art Center, Seoul, Korea
Korea Galleries Art Fair 2011, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Art Stage Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
KCAF 11th ed., Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
Hyperrealism- fool your sight, SeMA, Seoul, Korea
2010: AHAF Seoul 2010, Hotel Shilla, Seoul, Korea
2010 Korean Art Show, La.venue, New York, U.S.
KIAF 9th ed., COEX, Seoul, Korea
Art Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, U.S.
Art Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Preview Taipei, Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea
AHAF HK 2010, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Seoul Open Art Fair, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Korea Galleries Art Fair 2010, BEXCO, Busan, Korea
KCAF 10th ed., Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
2009: Art Singapore, Suntec Singapore, Singapore
Art Taipei, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Daegu Art Fair, EXCO, Daegu, Korea
KIAF 8th ed., COEX, Seoul, Korea
Art Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, U.S.
Seoul Open Art Fair 2009, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Korea Galleries Art Fair 2009, BEXCO, Busan, Korea
Art Karlsruhe, Messe Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany
Mini Ensemble, Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea
KCAF 9th ed., Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
2008: Daegu Art Fair, EXCO, Daegu, Korea
Chungdam Art Fair 18th, Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea
Art ASIA in Miami, Wynwood District, Miami, U.S.
Art Singapore, Suntec Singapore, Singapore
KIAF 7th ed., COEX, Seoul, Korea
Seoul Open Art Fair 2008, COEX, Seoul, Korea
Art Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, U.S.
Fair Tokyo, Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan
KCAF 8th ed., Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
2007: ACAF NY (Asian Contemporary Art Fair), Pier 92, New York, U.S.
Art Cologne-Palma de Mallorca, Mallorca, Spain
SH Contemporary 07, Shanghai, China
Emerging Artists from Galerie Bhak, Shindorico Art Space, Seoul, Korea Chungdam Art Fair 17th ed., Galerie Bhak, Seoul, Korea
Art Chicago, Merchandise Mart, Chicago, U.S.
KCAF 7th ed., Seoul Arts Center, Seoul, Korea
2006: Art Figuratif, Seoul Art Center, Seoul, Korea
KCAF 6th ed., Seoul Arts Center, Se