ARTIST STATEMENT
In my artistic practice, I explore various media and techniques. For the Small Works 2025 exhibition, I have chosen a printmaking series developed from my photographs taken during everyday life observations. These prints serve as a diary, capturing my thoughts and experiences in a form of visual poetry that will resonate with the audience. Through these photographs, which have been translated into digital printmaking media, I aim to evoke a range of emotions in the audience. I hope that audiences can engage with the pieces both from a distance and up close, allowing them to feel the essence of the moments I captured during this creative process.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Dr. EunKyung “E.K.” Jeong is a prominent first-generation immigrant artist, dedicated art educator, arts administrator, and community activist, renowned for her commitment to democratizing access to the arts in rural Oklahoma. Jeong’s extensive education includes a BFA from Dong-A University (Korea), an MFA in Sculpture/Soft Sculpture and Mixed Media, and a BA in Art History from SUNY New Paltz. She later earned a Ph.D. in Fine Arts from Texas Tech University and an MBA from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU). Her interdisciplinary work spans a wide range of media, from traditional weaving and printmaking to installation art. Her significant artistic achievements include exhibiting at the prestigious International Fiber Art Biennale—From Lausanne to Beijing and winning a Best of Show award from the Foundry Art Centre. She has held solo exhibitions at notable venues, including the Governor’s Gallery in the Oklahoma State Capitol. Currently a Professor of Art at SWOSU, Dr. Jeong teaches various studio and art history courses and directs the university’s Visiting Artist Program. She is a recognized Fulbright Scholar and a 2024-2025 National Leaders of Color Fellow, noted for her advocacy for equitable arts access and leadership in community-driven projects like The Community Tapestry Project.
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