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SU PYEONG
CHAE

ARTIST NOTE

Artist Chae Su-pyung, born in Suncheon, is widely recognized both domestically and internationally as the "Anchovy Artist."

In the 1990s, his works focused on nature, depicting subjects like trees, wind, and waves, with his iconic piece being Pine Tree. Starting in 2010, he shifted his focus to themes of love, hope, and communication, creating works featuring books, flowers, and yellow butterflies. A representative piece from this period is Space_Book, Butterfly & Flower.

Since settling in Yeosu in 2014, Chae has used Yeosu's anchovies as a central motif in his art. Through this subject, he transformed the essence of humanity (人間) into avant-garde expressions, creating uniquely original works that elevate everyday life into symbolic anchovies.

His recent solo exhibitions include a series titled:

  • Anchovy Me (鱴我)

  • Anchovy – Absurdity

  • Anchovy – Dreams and Journeys

  • Stories of Our Lives Reflected in Water_2024.

These works further explore his innovative and imaginative interpretations of life.

ARTIST BIO

Educational Background and Career

  • Education

    • Graduated from the Department of Western Painting at Hongik University

    • Completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Film and Video at Dongguk University

  • Memberships

    • Member of the Korean Animation Society

    • Member of the Korean Video Media Association

    • Member of the Korean CDAK Design Association

  • Professional Roles

    • Jury member for the Korea Fine Arts Grand Exhibition

    • Jury member for the Gyeonggi Fine Arts Grand Exhibition

    • Jury member for the Jeonnam Provincial Fine Arts Exhibition

    • Served as Operating Chairman and Director of the National Island Heart Kang Fine Arts Grand Exhibition

  • Teaching Experience

    • Lecturer at Sejong University and Hoseo University College of Fine Arts

    • Former lecturer at Chonnam National University and its Graduate School

  • Exhibitions

    • Held 19 solo exhibitions

    • Participated in 15 international and domestic art fairs in countries such as the U.S., Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and France

    • Featured in 13 planned and invited exhibitions

    • Contributed to 286 group exhibitions

  • Artwork Collections

    • Corporate Collections: Seoul SK Headquarters, EDIYA Coffee Stores, Gold Beach Resort, Narae Foods Co., Ltd., Seungjin Engineering Co., Ltd.

    • Institutional Collections: Hoseo University, Chonnam National University Museum, Jeonnam Provincial Museum of Art, Suncheon City, Yeosu City Art Museum, Gwangyang City

    • Private Collections: Tirol Resort, GAGA Gallery, Misulgwa Mipyeong Co., and numerous private buyers.

ARTWORKS

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SU PYEONG CHAE 

SOLO EXHIBITION

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