BIOGRAPHY

“Death by Narwhals” is a Washington, DC born and based Korean American artist. He completed his bachelor’s degree in studio art with a focus in oil painting.  His career began working in commercial art and television animation in NYC before returning to DC in 2008.

Aside from contemporary painting, he is known for his murals, trash sculptures, and ink drawings.  His predominantly narrative work is created through playfully experimenting with traditional methods and mediums.  He is a grantee of the Awesome Foundation, DC Art Bank, and DC Arts and Humanities Fellowship Programs.  His work has shown across the District and beyond including with DC Walls, Umbrella, Transformer, the Washington Studio School, and Hole in the Sky, with solo shows at Lost Origins gallery and Rhizome DC.

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I was born in DC — the first of my family made in America.  I was raised by my mother, my sister, and our television.  Together, we moved across the country living in North Dakota, California, Texas, and New York.  Much of my work reflects my experience growing up as a Korean American latchkey kid always on the move, and my adult life spent working in cities while dreaming of nature. 

Thank you for participating in this independent longitudinal art experiment.

CV