Lee Younga is a Korean contemporary painter recognized for her distinctive abstract work rooted in rhythm, color, and meditative presence. She won the Grand Prize at the Korea Fine Arts Award and has been acknowledged in the Korean art scene for her artistic depth and visual clarity.
After serving as a professor at Konkuk University for 16 years, Lee transitioned to a full-time studio practice in 2023. Her signature series, “Beautiful Days” and “Good Connections”, explore the emotional resonance of repeated forms and subtle color harmonies. Her work is characterized by composed surfaces with quiet strength and contemplative rhythm, leaving a lasting impression on viewers and collectors alike.
Lee’s artistic career includes significant solo exhibitions and installations, and her work has been selected for notable cultural showcases across Korea. She is currently working with GrowToday Holdings as the official management partner for her activities in the GCC region, including planned exhibitions, collaborations, and artistic engagements.
2. Signature Works by Lee Younga
• Jan 16–19, 2025 – Invited Solo Exhibition, World Art Expo 2025 • Aug 25 – Sep 12, 2024 – Invited Group Exhibition, Super Collector Exhibition (Featuring Kim Hwan-ki, Lee Ufan, Ha Jong-hyun, Yayoi Kusama, Lee Younga, etc.) – Hyundai Department Store Cultural Hall (Trade Center Branch) • Jun 17–28, 2024 – Solo Exhibition, National Assembly Art Gallery (Korean Parliament Members’ Hall) • Apr 5 – May 7, 2024 – Invited Solo Exhibition, Banyan Tree Hotel • Mar 20 – Apr 17, 2024 – Invited Solo Exhibition, Gallery H, Hyundai Department Store (Cheonho Branch) • Feb 19 – Mar 20, 2024 – Invited Solo Exhibition, Gallery H, Hyundai Department Store (Trade Center Branch) • Feb 15–18, 2024 – Invited Solo Exhibition, World Art Expo 2024 • Oct 11–15, 2023 – 57th Annual Korea Fine Arts Association Exhibition (Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center – Invited Artist) • May 12–19, 2023 – Invited Solo Exhibition, Asan Medical Center Gallery, Seoul • Feb 9–12, 2023 – Invited Solo Exhibition, World Art Expo 2023 • Nov 16–20, 2022 – Invited Exhibition, Incheon Asia Art Show (Gallery Art Sawol) • Aug 18–25, 2021 – Invited Solo Exhibition, Le Pied Gallery, Cheongdam – Sponsored by Mirae AMD Co., Ltd. • Aug 7–20, 2021 – Korea–China–Japan Exchange Exhibition, East Asian Cultural Cities 2021 (Invited Artist – Korea) • Sep 30 – Oct 8, 2021 – Korea–China–Japan Exchange Exhibition, East Asian Cultural Cities 2021 (Invited Artist – China) • Sep 14 – Oct 3, 2021 – 4th Asia-Pacific International Exchange Exhibition (Invited Artist – Korea) • Nov 8–26, 2021 – 4th Asia-Pacific International Exchange Exhibition (Invited Artist – China) • Oct 15–24, 2021 – Fall Art Market, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center (Invited Artist)