John jEONG ARTIST
John Jeong (Yeong Bok Jeong) was born in South Korea. At an early age John developed a love and passion towards art. He enjoyed drawing, painting and taking photos. His teacher's would comment on his natural and gifted talent in Art. Early on his childhood, John decided to become an Artist.
In Primary and High School, John would win numerous local, regional and national Art Competitions in Korea. He has always been fascinated by images and how the world is represented through the eyes of others.
John would be inspired by world famous artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Edward Renoir. He would appreciate different styles of Art. He would practise different styles of art such as Impressionism, pop art, photography and sculpture.
He then studied an Arts Degree at University. Later on he decided to move to Sydney, Australia. John would paint and continue taking photos. John's paintings and photos has won some major art competitions in Australia.
In Primary and High School, John would win numerous local, regional and national Art Competitions in Korea. He has always been fascinated by images and how the world is represented through the eyes of others.
John would be inspired by world famous artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Edward Renoir. He would appreciate different styles of Art. He would practise different styles of art such as Impressionism, pop art, photography and sculpture.
He then studied an Arts Degree at University. Later on he decided to move to Sydney, Australia. John would paint and continue taking photos. John's paintings and photos has won some major art competitions in Australia.
John Jeong is also an Art Director at Star House Art and Music College. He teaches Art to primary, high school students, university students and adults.
He has a passion in teaching art. John wants to inspire young artists and nurture their artistic skills.
Over the past decade John has nurtured and fostered some outstanding and successful young artists, which his students won major Art Competition such as Harmony Day Poster Competition, Operation Art, Young Archie and HSC Art Express.
He believes that it is the most rewarding feeling when students improve their artistic skills and they can articulate their creativity and convey their message on the paper or canvas.
He has a passion in teaching art. John wants to inspire young artists and nurture their artistic skills.
Over the past decade John has nurtured and fostered some outstanding and successful young artists, which his students won major Art Competition such as Harmony Day Poster Competition, Operation Art, Young Archie and HSC Art Express.
He believes that it is the most rewarding feeling when students improve their artistic skills and they can articulate their creativity and convey their message on the paper or canvas.
John's artwork will be on display at Strathfield Council- Customer Service from 28th August to 23rd November 2018. His artworks will be available for sale.
Moon of the Day Time
Watercolour on paper
42 x 59 cm
Koreans view the moon and the pine tree as being strong, honourable being healthy and wise. The moon represents bright life, prosperity and good fortune.
This artwork symbolises that whether surrounded by darkness, wind and hardship we can be wise, strong and have our roots anchored to the ground like the pine tree. We pray and hope that we are like the full moon being bright, energetic, have good health and prosperity.
When we have good fortune, prosperity and good health, remember to be honourable and be grateful, never forget your roots and the past.
All these qualities come from hard work. It is your choice and it begins with you.
Watercolour on paper
42 x 59 cm
Koreans view the moon and the pine tree as being strong, honourable being healthy and wise. The moon represents bright life, prosperity and good fortune.
This artwork symbolises that whether surrounded by darkness, wind and hardship we can be wise, strong and have our roots anchored to the ground like the pine tree. We pray and hope that we are like the full moon being bright, energetic, have good health and prosperity.
When we have good fortune, prosperity and good health, remember to be honourable and be grateful, never forget your roots and the past.
All these qualities come from hard work. It is your choice and it begins with you.
One-way
Acrylic on canvas
152.5 x 76 cm
Life is always One-way. Cannot take two ways, only One-way. There is only one destination wherever you take a journey for emptying, or filling, or leaving, or coming back
Acrylic on canvas
152.5 x 76 cm
Life is always One-way. Cannot take two ways, only One-way. There is only one destination wherever you take a journey for emptying, or filling, or leaving, or coming back
Stand on the Wind
Acrylic on canvas
61cm x 61 cm
The wind of dawn tickles my feet and passes through. Step on the wind. The wind is everywhere. The wind ha its own way.
Acrylic on canvas
61cm x 61 cm
The wind of dawn tickles my feet and passes through. Step on the wind. The wind is everywhere. The wind ha its own way.
Sunset
Acrylic on wooden board
100 x 75 cm
Sunset becomes stage lights, The Sky turns into a stage, and clouds move. Clouds are dancing on the stage. Soon, the sky burns.
Acrylic on wooden board
100 x 75 cm
Sunset becomes stage lights, The Sky turns into a stage, and clouds move. Clouds are dancing on the stage. Soon, the sky burns.
Before the Purple Rain
Watercolour on paper
Length: 40cm x Height: 22cm
Time to time you will see dark purple skies. The purple skies are clouded by sorrows and sadness. Soon it will shed purple tears. Before the purple rain comes stay strong and during difficult times make sure to keep your faith and be optimistic. Once you have weathered the storm the rain will stop and there will be better days.
Watercolour on paper
Length: 40cm x Height: 22cm
Time to time you will see dark purple skies. The purple skies are clouded by sorrows and sadness. Soon it will shed purple tears. Before the purple rain comes stay strong and during difficult times make sure to keep your faith and be optimistic. Once you have weathered the storm the rain will stop and there will be better days.
Two Men
Watercolour on paper
Length: 33cm x Height: 20cm
An old man leaves brown and aged thoughts on his footprints while walking the beach. A young man stands far away. He is watching the old man. Does he want to walk together, or want to wait for him, or know him? .... There are things that cannot meet no matter how people waiting for.
Watercolour on paper
Length: 33cm x Height: 20cm
An old man leaves brown and aged thoughts on his footprints while walking the beach. A young man stands far away. He is watching the old man. Does he want to walk together, or want to wait for him, or know him? .... There are things that cannot meet no matter how people waiting for.
Sunset Glow
Watercolour on paper
Length: 37cm x Height: 18cm
The most predictable thing about life on earth is that the sun will rise. Every day the sun will rise and every evening the sun will fall. Some days, when things don’t seem to be going as we hoped it is dark and cloudy. Remember there is light all you need is faith, patience and resilience. When you see the glorious sunset glow, remember to work hard and make the most of your opportunities. We know that it is inevitable that there is going to be light and darkness in our lifetime, so be grateful and live life to the fullest.
Watercolour on paper
Length: 37cm x Height: 18cm
The most predictable thing about life on earth is that the sun will rise. Every day the sun will rise and every evening the sun will fall. Some days, when things don’t seem to be going as we hoped it is dark and cloudy. Remember there is light all you need is faith, patience and resilience. When you see the glorious sunset glow, remember to work hard and make the most of your opportunities. We know that it is inevitable that there is going to be light and darkness in our lifetime, so be grateful and live life to the fullest.
Uluru
Acrylic on canvas
Length: 25cm x Height: 20cm
Acrylic on canvas
Length: 25cm x Height: 20cm
Sunday Afternoon
Film, Sepia print
Length: 37cm x Height: 24cm
Film, Sepia print
Length: 37cm x Height: 24cm
Yellow Autumn Fall
Autumn is a time of silence. A time to relax and calm down. It is a time for breathing the clean, crisp air and looking at the beautiful yellow and orange surroundings. Reflecting and waiting for the cold winter to arrive.
Autumn is a time of silence. A time to relax and calm down. It is a time for breathing the clean, crisp air and looking at the beautiful yellow and orange surroundings. Reflecting and waiting for the cold winter to arrive.
