JOU

[ Biography ]

Jou was born in In-chon, Korea in 1951. He was educated in Korea and also studied in Academies Grande Chaumiere in France. He has received many awards both in France and Korea. He currently lives and works in Seoul, Korea.

Jou enjoys painting the harbors and canals of the most beautiful cities found throughout Europe, specifically Italy and France. He paints panoramic views including the sky, sea and everything that lies between. In Jou's paintings, the vast colors of the sky are well reflected in the open expanse of water and set a hazy but luminous atmosphere to the composition. Jou displays many details in all aspects of his work and provides an idled sense of leisure blending the scenery in harmony.

Exhibitions & Awards:

1  Dan-Won Art Performance Gold Prize Winner
2  Solo Exhibition at Public Commercial Convention Center in the City of In-Chun
3  Invitational Exhibition Cabourg Arts de Pierre
4  France La Ville du Havre Exhibition Award
5  France Salon de Deauville Exhibition
6  Korea-France Invitational Fine Art Artist Exhibition at Blue
    Hill Department Store Hall in Seoul