Bong Kyu Bae

BBK ART STUDIO

- art work's note -
The countless thoughts built up through pain and patience
Burning white until a handful of pure souls remain,
And
after a long wait
Finally, a shining moon jar is born
I stole the potter's heart.

- Drawing a moon jar -


Artist Statement
A Serene Breath invites the viewer into a realm of tranquil elegance, where a restrained palette and pure forms evoke a profound sense of inner stillness. Beneath the delicate, layered brushwork of wildflowers lies the deep and enduring vitality of nature. The harmonious dialogue between the humble wildflowers and the iconic moon jar embodies a subtle equilibrium—a silent force of life quietly awakening within the stillness. Enveloped in soft, subtle background tones, the composition yields an elevated aesthetic that honors the understated beauty of the subject.
In Beauty of Silence, my intent was to capture the silent resonance of the natural world and the meditative peace it inspires. The blossoms gathered within the moon jar signify the fleeting yet cherished moments of tranquility in our daily lives, while the intricate rendering of countless nameless flowers reflects nature’s quiet, painstaking artistry. Through this work, I hope viewers may pause to...

Kyungpook National University

Exhibitions
• Solo Exhibitions: 6 runs
• Group & Invitational Exhibitions: 50+
Selected Art Fairs
• 2025
o Bank Art Fair (SETEC, Seoul)
o UiAF Ulsan International Art Fair (UECO, Ulsan)
o BAMA Busan International Gallery Art Fair (BEXCO, Busan)
• 2024
o Bank Art Fair (SETEC, Seoul)
o Korea Sculpture Art Fair (EXCO, Daegu)
o BAMA Busan International Gallery Art Fair (BEXCO, Busan)
o LA Art Show (LA Convention Center, USA)
• 2023
o BAMA Busan International Gallery Art Fair (BEXCO, Busan)
o UiAF Ulsan International Art Fair (UECO, Ulsan)
• 2022
o Seoul Art Show (COEX, Seoul)
o Art Fair Daegu (EXCO, Daegu)
• 2021
o Seoul Art Show (COEX, Seoul)
o Daegu Spring Art Show (Daegu Culture & Arts Center, Daegu)
o BAMA Busan International Gallery Art Fair (BEXCO, Busan) (and more)