About the Artist

"Nokun", the creative force behind KOADANG, is a contemporary Korean folk painting (Minhwa) artist who reimagines traditional motifs and techniques through a modern lens of color and symbolism. Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of Korean colored ink painting, she blends auspicious symbolism, timeless narratives, and a vibrant color palette to create works that resonate with both tradition and modernity.

Nokun:

• Major in Arts and Cultural Management
• Completed courses in traditional Korean painting and folk painting (Minhwa)

Awards & Achievements:

• Awarded at the Gyeongin Art Exhibition (Korea)
• Awarded at the Korea Minhwa Art Contest

Group Exhibitions:

• “Minhwa Blooming on Gwanghwamun Street,” Sejong Center Art Gallery (Seoul, Korea)
• “Minhwa: Blooming on the Grassland,” Mongolia Art Gallery (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia)
• “Special Korean Minhwa Exhibition,” Fondazione Luciana Matalon (Milan, Italy)

Solo Exhibitions:

• Hokkaido, Japan (March 2024)
• Hokkaido, Japan (March 2025)

Current Roles

• Director of Ko-A-Dang (古雅堂) Art Studio
• Owner of Online shop [koadang.co.kr]