NOH JUN

ARTIST BIO & ARTIST STATEMENT

Noh Jun earned his Bachelor's, Masters, and Ph.D. in Sculpture from Seoul National University, and gained much of his work experience in the entertainment industry where he was able to create unique and child-friendly clay animation characters such as Clo and Dappy. Currently, he is a lecturer at the Seoul National University and Kyungpook National University. 

Noh Jun's sculptures are predicated on the use of immaginative characters and the human body to explore the restoration of humans relationship to nature. His newest series of work emphasizes the use of chrome, resin and candy-colored car paint. Empathy towards others and nature is vital, reflected in Jun's work, leaving audiences with warm smiles, encouraging a sweet and attentive view of the world. Noh Jun’s joyful characters embody pure happiness. He aims to foster a world of love and warmth between humans and animals through his whimsical depictions.

Noh Jun has been invited to numerous solo exhibitions, including "The Pursuit of Sweet Things" at Lee Hwaik Gallery in Seoul, Korea; "Harbour Art Fair Special Exhibition" at Harbour City in Hong Kong; "A Stuffed Time" at FnArt Space in Seoul, Korea, and "Noh Jun Solo Show" at SH Art Project in Tokyo, Japan, to name a few. Noh participated in over 150 group exhibitions and projects internationally, including Abu Dhabi, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, China, and the USA.

Noh Jun's works are in the collection of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Korea, Song Eun Arts & Cultural Foundation, National Museum of Contemporary Art, Seoul Museum of Art, Museum of Art Seoul National University, Youngeun Museum, Lotte Group, Kolon Co., Yakult Korea, and Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. 

He is an award winner of the Grand Prize for the Posco Steel Art Award, 19th Kim Sejoong Young Sculptors Award, 7th Moran Sculpture Award at the Moran Museum, and the 6th Song Eun Arts Award at the Song Eun Arts & Cultural Foundation.