South Korean hyper realist artist JW-Jeong

Sigmund Freud. Acrylic on Canvas. Painting by South Korean artist hyper realist Joongwon Charles Jeong
South Korean hyper realist artist JW-Jeong (full name Joongwon Charles Jeong) graduated from Hongik University in Seoul, specializing in Visual Communication Design / Illustration. The main inspiration for historical portraits by JW-Jeong is a person making this history. The art of a young and talented South Korean artist hyper realist Joongwon Charles Jeong has been featured at numerous solo and group art exhibitions, starting from 2008 in South Korea and Japan. In 2012 he was awarded 1st Prize in Painting at Beaux-Art.

Sigmund Freud. Acrylic on Canvas. Painting by South Korean artist hyper realist Joongwon Charles Jeong
Joongwon Charles Jeong’s statement – “Aristotle once said, ‘A corpse is repulsive, but the painting of a corpse can be beautiful.’ And I say, ‘A pimple is repulsive, but the painting of a pimple can be beautiful.’ It’s the magic that keeps me practicing on hyper-realistic portraits!”

Inside the Courtroom. Painting based on a sketch JW-Jeong made during the actual trial at Seoul Central District Court

Jean Valjean. Charcoal & Colored Pencil on Paper. Painting by South Korean artist Joongwon Charles Jeong

Shakespeare. Charcoal & Colored Pencil on Paper. Painting by South Korean artist Joongwon Charles Jeong

Story of Seneca. Acrylic on canvas. Painting by South Korean artist hyper realist Joongwon Charles Jeong

Story of Seneca. Acrylic on canvas. Painting by South Korean artist hyper realist Joongwon Charles Jeong