Minhui Jeong

Hello, I'm Jung Minhui, a painter.
Sometimes, whenever the weight of life grows heavy, I retreat into the sanctuary of my imagination.
Within the countless imaginary worlds I’ve created, there exists another self of mine — my dog, Rich.
Rich sometimes sits with her eyes gently closed, as if dreaming, or enjoys a quiet nap.
She spends her time in serene solitude, wholly immersed in herself.
In reality, I adore the vibrant bloom of spring and the dazzling warmth of sunlight. Yet the words I use to define what I love hold no power before Rich — for Rich is simply happy, no matter the season or the day.
Under the gaze of others — their harsh judgments and the longing for all that I lacked — I once believed I possessed nothing.
Clutching an unfillable empty box, I struggled through the weary days, yesterday and today, with nothing but diligence and quiet perseverance.
All the while, I turned away from the many things I truly had.
Longing itself is not a fault — but within it, I lost my way.
And then I pictured Rich with her eyes closed, relaxed and unhurried — free from striving, free from the weight of what must be done.
The keys that appear in my paintings are devices meant to unlock my closed heart, while the unopened letters repre...

Kyungsung university of Human Civilization(South Korea)

In 2025, selected as a Hidden Artist for the 18th ASYAAF, hosted by The Chosun Ilbo
In 2024, awarded the Special Selection at the 43rd Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, hosted by the Korean Fine Arts Association
In 2024, selected for Honorable Mention at the 50th Busan Fine Art Competition, hosted by the Busan Art Association
In 2023, selected for Honorable Mention at the 42nd Grand Art Exhibition of Korea, hosted by the Korean Fine Arts Association
In 2023, selected for Honorable Mention at the 49th Busan Fine Art Competition, hosted by the Busan Art Association


In 2025, "In the Dream" Invitational Solo Exhibition at Maru Art Space Gallery in Busan
In 2025, "Imagine" Invitational Solo Exhibition at Haebit Gallery, Busan


In 2025, Red Dot Miami at Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Miami, USA
In 2025, The 18th ASYAAF at Culture Station Seoul 284, Seoul
In 2025, The 14th BFAA International Art Fair at BEXCO, Busan
In 2025, PLAS ART SHOW – Sculpture Art Seoul at COEX
In 2025, "Strolling Through the Forest of the Mind" – Invitational Exhibition by Four Artists at Artmoon Gallery, Seoul
In 2025, The 14th BAMA (Busan Annual Market of Art) at BEXCO, Busan
In 2025, The UNKNOWN VIBES ART FAIR at Seoul Dragon City
In 2025, Open Gallery Group...