5in x 62in x 5in
Yellow Heart, Walnut, bleached Box Elder stones
A visual reflection on my life and identity as a Korean American.
statement:
In a climate of chaos, my work focuses on the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. I am drawn to the spaces between: where the tide pulls back from the shore, where stones collect, where shadows create space, and where strangers help each other. It is in these moments that I find beauty.
Through keen observation and visual reduction, I translate these experiences into minimal sculptural reliefs and objects. I use primarily wood and color to construct layered, three-dimensional spaces that interact with light and shadow, activating the surfaces and giving them life.
Often inspired by the outdoors, I blend the warmth of the natural world with the crisp lines of hand-machined forms and the roundness of the wood stones I create. My art is meant for the soul, offering what often feels lacking in our current conditions: stillness and a sense of peace, optimism, and hope.
bio:
Jill Kyong is a Korean-born American artist working in abstract minimal wall reliefs, sculpture, and studio furniture. Born in South Korea and currently living and working in Washington State, Kyong’s practice explores the balance between structure and organic form, drawing inspiration from the rhythms and quiet order of the natural world.
Her work has been exhibited nationally in solo, group, and juried exhibitions, and presented at major art fairs including the Seattle Art Fair with multiple galleries. Kyong’s work is held in public collections including the Boise Art Museum, the Jundt Art Museum, and Paine Field Airport, and has been recognized with awards such as the Juror’s Award from the Boise Art Museum Triennial.
Working primarily in wood, Kyong creates layered, geometric compositions that emphasize space, light, and connections. Through a process that balances precision with intuition, her work invites contemplation and offers moments of calm and reflection. Positioned between sculpture, architecture, and design, her practice reflects a belief in art’s ability to foster connection and provide hope in contemporary life.
Kyong holds an MFA from the University of Idaho and a BFA from the University of Minnesota. She is represented by The Art Spirit Gallery and SlipStitch Studio.