JH Bang
Fine Artist
방지환
Fine Artist
Ji Hwan Bang
Mainly, I was inspired by dreamlike images that illustrate fantasy story. Childish characters is portrayed as a companion who can comfort viewers by creating heartwarming emotions. I draw characters with oil painting to evoke impressive luminosity of painting as well as artistic labour of layering colour to draw realistic painting.
What I Do
Painting
Acrylic painting, Watercolr painting, Abstract art, Portrait painting, Cubism; Self-Portrait, Friendship with Animals, Red Spiritual Aura, Girl on Rocket, Painting, etc.
Sculpture
Installation sculpture, Cast sculpture, Additive sculpture; Ceramic Cats, Heart Organ with Nature, Spit-out Panda, Falling Autumn Leaves, Bronze Sculpture with Skateboard, etc.
Drawing
Line drawing, Perspective drawing, Sketching; Mistranslation, Activities in Swimming Pool, Apples in Bowl, Lying Woman, Bike in Storage, etc.
Publication
Books, Handbooks, Journal articles; Anthropomorphic Characters, Fluid Lines, etc.
Resume
Education
2021 - 2024
Kingston University, LondonBachelor of Arts
Having followed an approved programme in Fine Art.
2019
Le Gout 5, RichelieuSummer Program
Participated in workshop on printmaking, architecture, and design courses.
2019 -2021
1-5 Design Lab, SeoulPortfolio Preparation
Expanded drawing, painting, computer skills, installation, 3D work, typography, identity, package, etc.
Exhibitions/Projects
Mar. 4 - 8, 2024
Swan bd., LondonMurmuration
Group shows: Making and showing
Dec. 15 - 22, 2023
Stanley Picker gallery, LondonPage Space
Exhibited my book 'Anthropomorphic Characters' in the Publication exhibition.
Dec. 14 - 17, 2022
Stanley Picker gallery, LondonPublic Exhibit
Exhibited my book 'Fluid Lines' in the Publication exhibition.
Nov. 21 - 25, 2022
LondonAvionics Foyer Gallery Exhibition
Dec. 1 - 3, 2021
Kinston, LondonLabour of Life, Not my Beautiful House
2020
Seum corp.3rd Raise Awareness Exhibition
Created and exhibited an artwork to raise a social awareness on the rights of prisoner's children.
2019
Atelier Maison, RichelieuLe Gout Vernissage
Exhibited 10 printmaking pieces produced during the three-week workshop.
Design Skills
Web Design
Graphic Design
Print Design
Logo Design
Technical Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
WordPress
Video Editing
Key Strategic Skills
- Planning
- Showing
- Recording
- Creativity
- Commitment
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Analysis
- Intuition
- Social Media
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Langtown, SeoulPantun Academy
WordPress webmaster:
- Designed responsive websites and uploaded images and sounds.
Assistant Teacher:
- Selected 4,200 English phrases for would-be interpreters.
- Assisted with editing websites.
Free-Talking Coordinator:
- Invited English native speakers.
- Opened free-talking sessions with students.
Shuttle Driver:
- Drove the academy shuttle bus everyday.
2018 - 2019
E Land, SeoulSoosa Restaurant
Sushi Chef & Clerk
- Prepared Sushi pates, cleaned dishes. The restaurant serves at least 200 tables daily with only three employees.
2014 - 2016
Dongdaemoon District Office, SeoulKorean Military Service
Social Service Personnel
- Supported documentation for citizens.
- Assisted the district's cultural events.
Volunteer Experience
2018
Olympic Games, Pyeong ChangPyeong Chang 2018 Olympic Winter Games
Volunteer Worker:
- At PSA (Pedestrian Screen Area), screened IDs of reporters
- At VSA (Vehicle Screen Area), screened for weapons in the cars and buses entering the gated area. Checked for bringing restricted food.
Nov. 2011
Bonghwasan, SeoulEnvironmental Purification
Cleaned Bonghwasan Mountain with the classmates by picking up discarded wastes.
Jun. 2011, Sept. 2010
Jingun Nonghyup, Gyeonggi-doFarming Activities
- Helped out farmers in weeding and seeding activities.
- Helped with rebuilding of wrecked greenhouses.
Oct. - Nov. 2011
National Statistical Office, SeoulCensus Investigation
- Helped with conducting the online investigation of census and housing in 2010.
- Helped in advertising the participation of this project.
2010
Wonmook High School, SeoulLibrary Assistant
- Assisted the librarian with book check-out, restacking returned books.
- Cleaned and arranged the library
2014
Seong Am Church, SeoulBible Study Teacher
Tought Bible to kindergarteners at the church.
Music
2014 - 2019
Seong Am Church, SeoulChoir
Participated in the church choir every Sunday.
2014
Seong Am Church, SeoulPiano Recital
Played Chopin's waltz and nocturne songs.
2010
Wonmook High School, SeoulGayageum Recital
Played 'Arirang' at the high school performance.
Sports
2015 - 2016
Hapkido Studio, SeoulHapkido
Achieved Hapkido Unit 1.
2014
Seong Am Church Soccer Team, SeoulSoccer
- As a Striker and Defense Player, paticipated in International Tournament Final Championship Winning Team.
- Made a victory goal in the tournament.