Artist Statement 

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       My practice explores the intersection of cultural heritage and modern technical advancement, serving as a map of the Korean-American experience. I navigate this landscape by merging traditional iconography, such as the Hahoetal mask, Hangul (Korean Letters), and Hanbok motifs (Korean Traditional clothing), with the raw, unrefined  textures of contemporary abstraction. At the heart of my work is the concept of “Unfolding the Scaffold.” The scaffold represents the liminal, yet rigid structures we build to support our identities; by deconstructing these frameworks, I explore the tension between ancestral memory and the fragmented acceleration of the digital age.

 

       My visual language recontextualizes ancient Korean mediums like Hanji (Korean traditional paper) and gold leaf.  Evoking Gustav Klimt, this opulence invites immersive engagement. The structural grace is deliberately animated by the legacy of Jackson Pollock’s "action painting." Spontaneous gestures and a collision of varied materials infuse each composition with movement.

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     Through the integration of found materials and raw detritus, my work explores a philosophy of material resilience. My work challenges the viewer to find a sense of home within layers where the grace of ancient calligraphy meets the raw energy of modern abstraction. In this collision of materials, I invite the viewer to witness the beauty of a reconstructed self, which remains both fragile and enduring.

 

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Dawoon “Davin” Jung | Artist Biography

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        Davin Jung is a contemporary visual artist whose work navigates the space between evocative abstraction and refined realism. Currently residing in the Washington, D.C. area, her artistic practice is informed by extensive international experience, drawing on the dynamic urban environments and contemporary gallery scenes of the United States, Japan, and South Korea.  She started her journey in Seoul's vibrant artistic districts, where she grew deeply devoted to portraying the emotional energy of urban living. This early immersion led her to the prestigious Korea National University of Arts (KNUA), where she earned her BFA, followed by advanced studies at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NYC. From her first exhibitions in NYC, Tokyo and Seoul’s historic In-Sa-dong Art district, to her current work in the D.C. metro area, Davin has remained dedicated to exploring new mediums and techniques that translate raw human emotion into movement and color.

 

     Today, Davin manages both private commissions and public commercial art projects, maintaining a strong presence within national and regional art circuits.  Her recent past accolades include selections for the National Juried Art Show the "Kaleidoscope" at Gallery Clarendon, the "Courage in colors" at Crystal City, the "Art in Bloom" exhibition at The Wharf DC (2022, 2023), the annual March150 exhibitions (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) at the Torpedo Factory Art Center and Carnal gallery, in Alexandria, VA. Currently, Davin's work is selected in a regional group show, the "Migration" at Clarendon Gallery.

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    Whether through intricate textures or spontaneous gestures, Davin’s work invites viewers to slow down and experience the distinct, culturally diverse world she inhabits.