Sophia Hyun

Sophia Hyun is an international abstract artist based in the United States. Her painting styles have been influenced by the many cultures she has explored.

Sophia was born in Seoul, Korea. After spending her childhood in South America, she moved to the United States where she received her BA from UCLA. Sophia’s career as an abstract artist began after successfully accomplishing her goals in the fashion industry in Los Angeles and relocating to Orange County. Having been inspired by the art scene in Laguna Beach, and the wonderful community of artists from Saddleback Visual Arts (SVA) in Lake Forest, Sophia decided to pursue her passion for painting. She subsequently moved to London to build her portfolio in art and business then moved back to Los Angeles.

Numerous galleries and art fairs have showcased Sophia’s artworks. Her exhibitions have been held in various cities in the United States, France, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Her artworks also have been featured in British Vogue, Vanity Fair London, The World of Interiors, Contemporary Art Curator, and local magazines in Southern California. Sophia's paintings have recently been exhibited at John Wayne Airport.

Art has expanded Sophia’s world in every aspect of life and it ha...

Sophia holds a BA degree from UCLA and has extensive professional backgrounds in the Fashion and Interior Design industries.

2022 - 2023 JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT - Vi Smith Concourse Gallery - World class art exhibits for business and leisure travelers, "Contemporary Paintings Exhibition", California, USA

2022 FIABCN Museu Maritim de Barcelona, "Fira International d'Art de Barcelona", Barcelona, Spain

2022 Juliana Cannes, "International Contemporary & Fine Art Cannes Biennale", by MAMAG Modern Art Museum, Cannes, France

2022 Huntington Beach Art Center, "Centered on the Center" California, USA

2021 Carrousel Du Louvre, "Salon d'art contemporain", Paris, France

2019 Brick Lane Gallery, "Abstract Exhibition", London, UK

2019 Newport Beach City Arts Commission, "Newport Beach Art Exhibition", Newport Beach, California, USA

2019 Laguna Beach City Hall, "Art that's Small at the City Hall", Laguna Beach, California, USA

2019 Saddleback Church, "Solo Show", Anaheim, California, USA

2018 Laguna Art A-Fair Fine Art Festival, Laguna Beach, California, USA

2018 Newport Beach City Arts Commission,"Newport Beach Art Exhibition", Newport Beach, California, USA

2018 First Art Walk Laguna Beach, "Mystery Box", Laguna Beach, California, USA

2018 Virga Gallery, Laguna Beach, California, USA

2018 Laguna Beach City Hall, "Art that's Small at th...