Jeong-Sook Yu

* 1957 in Seoul, South Korea

Jeong-Sook Yu’s abstract works are characterized by great clarity, luminous colors, and a minimalist formal language. Precisely defined, evenly saturated color fields are arranged in strong color contrasts, stacked on top of and next to each other, in horizontal and vertical struts, rectangles, squares, and amorphous curves. Her wood reliefs are composed of bright, monochrome painted wooden panels, mounted precisely and with perfect craftsmanship, so that the colors meet at sharp, straight edges, at “hard edges.”

Her penchant for perfection and simultaneous virtuoso mastery of various printmaking techniques are a legacy from her time studying with Professor Eggenschwiler, who was said to possess similar qualities. In her work, she references role models such as Piet Mondrian and Kazimir Malevich. An artistic affinity with Imi Knoebel, a long-time friend of the artist, is also clearly evident.

Ausstellungen (Selection)

2025 Asian Contemporary, Galerie Kellermann, Duesseldorf, Germany
2022 Malkasten Jakobihaus, Duesseldorf, Germany
2015 Lausberg Gallery, Duesseldorf, Germany
2014 HWI Gallery, Duesseldorf, Germany
2013 The Great, Museum Kunstpalast Duesseldorf, Germany
2011 Art Karlsruhe, Germany
2011 Fischer Gallery, Berlin, Germany
2011 Galerie Siepmann, Duesseldorf, Germany
2007 Gabriele Münter Art Award, Martin Gropius Museum, Berlin, Germany
2007 Frauenmuseum, Bonn, Germany
2005 The Third Dimension, Haus der Kunst, Munich, Germany
2004 Gabriele Münter Art Award, Martin Gropius Museum, Berlin, Germany
2004 Frauenmuseum, Bonn, Germany
2004 Art Karlsruhe, Germany
2004 Art Frankfurt, Germany
2004 Galerie Lessmann & Lenser, Rodgau, Germany
2003 The Great, Museum Kunstpalast Duesseldorf, Germany
2002 Galerie Lessmann & Lenser, Rodgau
2002 Kunstzentrum Kaserne, Ludwigsburg
2002 The Great, Museum Kunstpalast Duesseldorf, Germany
2001 Industrieclub, Duesseldorf, Germany
2001 Galerie Pruess & Ochs, Berlin, Germany
2001 Art Frankfurt, Germany
2001 Kunstmuseum Bochum, Germany
2001 The Great, Museum Kunstpalast Duesseldorf, Germany
2000 Kunstverein Schwerte, Germany
2000 The Great, Museum Kunstpalast Duesseldorf, Germany
1997 The Great, Museum Kunstpalast Duesseldorf, Germany
1996 Travelling Exhibition of the Ministry of Trade, Bonn, Germany
1996 International Graphic Triennal, Kunstverein Frechen, Germany
1994 Galerie Lessmann & Lenser, Rodgau, Germany
1994 Galerie Ursuspresse, Duesseldorf, Germany
1994 Kunsthalle Dortmund, Germany
1994 Taller Gallery, Barcelona, Spain
1994 Art Multiple, Duesseldorf, Germany
1994 International Triennal für Graphic Arts, Grenchene, Germany
1993 Kunstförderpreis Koe-Galerie, Duesseldorf, Germany
1992 Kunstmuseum Tonhalle, Duesseldorf, Germany
1992 Museum Katharinenhof, Kranenburg, Germany
1990 Soo Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
1989 City Art Hall, Seoul, South Korea
1987 Soo Gallery, Seoul, South Korea

Biography

Jeong-Sook Yu initially studied at Hong-Ik University in Seoul. In 1990, she transferred to the Düsseldorf Art Academy, where she completed her studies as a master student under Prof. Eggenschwiler in 1993. She subsequently furthered her studies with Prof. Konrad Klapheck and Prof. Rosemarie Trockel.

From 2003 to 2011, Jeong-Sook Yu worked as a teacher at the Düsseldorf Art Academy, holding a leading position in the graphic design workshop. Her work has been presented at various exhibitions and art fairs since 1992.