Aira Choi

Aira Choi is a Seoul-based artist who creates dreamlike paradises where a small figure journeys through timeless landscapes in search of an oasis.

Her work features symbolic animals, including white leopards with heart-shaped noses, representing a world of peace, love, and quiet harmony.

Inspired by childhood memories and nature, her paintings invite viewers into lush, intimate worlds filled with rich color and delicate detail.

Using custom-made palette knives, she builds layered oil paintings with vivid textures and movement.

Her works are collected for their emotional depth and calming yet vibrant presence.

2014 M.A. in Metal Art & Design, Hongik University, Seoul
2010 B.A. in Metal Art & Design, Hongik University, Seoul

2025 “Beyond the Oasis”, Spaceum Gallery, Seoul
2025 “Dreamscape”, Pov Gallery, Seoul
2024 “Snow Paradise”, Arttag Gallery, Seoul
2023 “The Tale of the Highest Place”, Gallery MHK, Seoul
2023 “Blooming Oasis”, Gallery Afternoon, Seoul
2022 “Journey to Paradise”, Bon Gallery, Seoul
2021 “PARADISE”, Gallery La Mer, Seoul
2020 “Traveler of Shambhala”, YTN Gallery, Seoul
2019 “Aira’s Room in Maru”, Maru Art Center, Seoul
2019 “Traveler of Shambhala”, Insa Art Center, Seoul
2016 “Polaris Loves the Full Moon”, Palais de Seoul, Seoul

Selected art fairs include KIAF Seoul, Art Busan, Korea Galleries Art Fair, Bank Art Fair Singapore, Art Fair Asia Fukuoka, AART Shanghai, Art Kaohsiung, and Harbour Art Fair Hong Kong

Selected group exhibitions include Print Bakery, Isetan Department Store Tokyo, Herald Art Day, and Allme Art Space

Collaborations and projects include Shinhan Card, Bang & Olufsen (Tegrino), Shinsegae International, and KBS No Money No Art (Winner, 2023)

Her works are included in the collections of Seoul Museum Division, Gangneung Cultural Foundation, Yeongjin Steel Museum, and MK Japan

and over 200 group exhibitions and art fairs