Until the next exhibition, the next performance.
For artists, income gaps are an unavoidable reality.
For fellow artists forced into predatory loans just to afford paint, canvas, and studio rent, proceeds from this artwork become the Seed Fund — extending a fair hand at fair rates.
Voices of fellow artists
“아이들 모르게 나만 3일을 굶었던 기억.”
— 50대, 연극인
“돈이 없어 절박했던 치과 치료를 못 받고 있어요. 병원을 제때 가야 하는데, 안 가고 웬만하면 참는 것이 이젠 습관이 돼버렸습니다.”
— 50대, 배우
“돈이 없어서 귀 치료를 계속 미뤘고, 그로 인해 양쪽 귀 다 증상이 악화됐습니다.”
— 30대, 음악인
“병원에 입원 중이신 어머니의 병원비를 낼 수 없어, 퇴원을 미루기도, 받아야 할 검사와 치료를 포기하실 수밖에 없었습니다.”
— 50대, 배우/방송인
“임대료 연체로 인해 단체 사업장이자 거주지에서 비자발적으로 퇴거해야 하는 상황이 있었습니다. 금융권은 물론 예술인 대출도 도움이 되지 못했습니다.”
— 50대, 배우
“경제적 형편의 문제로 갈 곳이 없어 고시원, 연습실 등을 전전하다 한동안 노숙을 한 적이 있습니다.”
— 30대, 음악인
“하루 4시간도 채 못 자며 알바와 연극을 병행하지만, 공연을 할수록 빚만 늘어가는 상황이 계속되어 공연을 그만두기로 함.”
— 30대, 배우
“작품보다 매달의 금전적 해결을 우선순위로 집중해야 하는 상황이 아쉽습니다. 예술인으로서 큰 수익을 내려면 작품이 잘 돼야 하는데, 작품보다 매달 소일거리 찾기에 집중해야 함이 악순환 속에 갇혀있는 느낌이 듭니다.”
— 40대, 음악인
“당장의 매달 닥쳐오는 대출금으로 인해 공연을 접고 알바에 집중한 적이 많음.”
— 50대, 배우
“독촉 전화로 연습과 공연에 지장을 주고, 이로 인해 심리적 부담감과 압박이 하루하루를 고통스럽게 하고 다음날이 두려워짐.”
— 40대, 연극인
“돈이 없으면 삶이 무너지는데 예술 창작은 꿈도 못 꾸죠.”
— 50대, 예술가
“지인들에게 돈을 빌리면서 드는 그 치욕감과 인연 단절, 그리고 갚지 못하면서 밀려오는 압박감, 무력감.”
— 50대, 만화가/미술가
“힘들 때는 친한 지인의 경조사에 참석할 수도 없을 정도였고, 그로 인해 인간관계조차 단절된 적이 있다.”
— 50대, 배우/방송인
“서민을 위한 제도임에도 예술인이라는 이유로 증빙이 부족할 때 자괴감을 느낍니다.”
— 30대, 영화/방송인
“연극배우라고 하자 '무직자'라고 대출담당으로부터 들었던 것.”
— 50대, 배우
94 artworks sold, each becoming a seed of solidarity
One artwork becomes the oxygen that keeps a fellow artist creating.
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Light Stays-3
Seo Geumjaeng
CategoryMaterialAcrylic on canvasSize53.0x33.4cmYear2020Price₩1,800,000
Artist Statement
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Key Career Highlights
Education
B.F.A., Department of Painting, Sookmyung Women's University
M.F.A., Department of Formative Arts, Graduate School, Sookmyung Women's University
Solo Exhibitions
2025 <Density of Memory>, Gallery Invitational, Art Space J, Bundang
2025 <Seo Geum-aeng Exhibition>, Gallery Ilho, Seoul
2024 <Energy of Space>, Competition, Jungnang Art Center Hanpyeong Gallery, Seoul
2023 <Paradox of an Ordinary Day>, Alo Invitational, Gwanghwamun Ssalong, Seoul
2023 <Energy of Space>, E-Land Curated Exhibition, Kensington Resort Gallery, Jeju
2022 <Selected Artist Exhibition>, E-Land Space, Seoul
2022 <Lingering Gaze>, E-Land Curated Exhibition, Guro NC Department Store, Seoul
2020 <Looking at Everyday Life>, Invitational, Sempio Space, Icheon
2018 <Seo Geum-aeng Invitational>, GS Tower The Street Gallery, Seoul
2016 <Traces, Lingering>, A-Company Curated, Humax Village, Bundang
2011 <Placing the Heart in Space>, Gallery Competition, Gallery Dool, Seoul
2010 <Emerging Artist Competition>, Topohaus, Seoul
2008 <Rooms>, Leehyung Art Center, Seoul
Group Exhibitions
2025 <ASYAAF Asia University Student & Young Artist Art Festival>, Culture Station Seoul 284, Seoul
2025 <Encountering Dreams>, Competition, Gallery Ilho, Seoul
2024 <Waves of Memory>, Sewol Ferry 10th Anniversary Memorial Exhibition, Modern & Contemporary Art Museum Damda, Yongin
2024 <1st Creative Conference Memorial Exhibition>, E-Land Cultural Foundation, E-Land Space, Seoul
2022 <K-Auction Premium Online Auction Preview>, K Auction Art Tower, Seoul
2021 <Smooth and Grooved>, Gong Gallery Cafe, Ilsan
2021 <K-Auction Premium Online Auction Preview>, K Auction Art Tower, Seoul
2021 <Emerging Artist Space Support Exhibition>, United Gallery, Seoul
2020 <All Different Paintings>, Art Space H, Seoul
2019 <Mediazen Small Paintings>, Art Space H, Seoul
2019 <Breeze Art Fair>, Nodeul Island, Seoul
2019 <LOCAL PRIDE>, Gongsyel Curated, Seochon Cafe Street, Seoul
2018 <Breeze Art Fair>, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Museum, Seoul
2018 <Gwanghwamun International Art Festival>, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Museum, Seoul
2017 <ASYAAF Asia University Student & Young Artist Art Festival>, DDP, Seoul
2017 <Daelim Changgo x Minari House>, Daelim Changgo Gallery Column, Seoul
2016 <Breeze Art Fair>, Blue Square NEMO, Seoul
2015 <Sookmyung Women's University 110th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition>, Moonshin Museum of Art, Seoul
2015 <Breeze Art Fair>, Seoul Innovation Park, Seoul
2014 <ASYAAF>, Culture Station Seoul 284, Seoul
2011 <ASYAAF>, Hongik University, Seoul
2010 <ASYAAF>, Sungshin Women's University, Seoul
2010 <Summer Summer Summer, Sookmyung Western Painting Alumni Exhibition>, Insa Art Center, Seoul
2010 <Breathing House Project>, Gallery Curated, Kimi Art, Seoul
2010 <ARCK U.S. Tour Exhibit-II>, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A.
2009 <Behind SPACE>, Gallery Curated, EM Art Gallery, Seoul
2009 <Auction Star & Hana Bank Gold Club Joint Curated Exhibition>, Dogok Tower Hana Bank PB Center, Seoul
2009 <ASYAAF>, Former Defense Security Command, Seoul
2009 <ARCK U.S. Tour Exhibit-I Gallery HOMELAND>, Portland, U.S.A.
2009 <Hearts in Motion, Sookmyung Western Painting Alumni Exhibition>, Insa Art Center, Seoul
2009 <Seoul Auction 4th Auction Preview>, Shinsegae Gallery Seoul, Busan
2008 <EVERYDAY LIFE>, Gallery Curated, Gallery Sam, Busan
2008 <ASYAAF>, Former Seoul Station, Seoul
2008 <Phenomenon and Illusion>, Gallery Curated, AKA SEOUL Gallery, Seoul
2008 <Art Road Festival Booth>, Central City, Seoul
2008 <Intro Painting Exhibition>, Sejong Center Annex, Seoul
2007 <KPAM Pet Mania Exhibition>, Hangaram Art Museum, Seoul
2007 <studio_UNIT OPEN STUDIO>, Gallery HUT, KT Art Hall, Seoul
2007 <18th, 19th Container & Jaewon Exhibition>, Cheongpa Gallery, Seoul
Awards
2009 ART CONNECTION KOREA 1st Emerging Artist Grand Prize
2008 Grand Art Exhibition of Korea Contemporary Art Selection (Hongik Design Center)
2007 Grand Painting Exhibition of Korea Western Painting Special Selection (Seoul Museum of Art Branch)
2007 Sookmyung Women's University Best Graduation Work Award (Cheongpa Gallery)
2005 World Peace Art Competition Western Painting Selection (Ansan Danwon Museum of Art)
Collections
MMCA Art Bank, E-Land Cultural Foundation,
A-Company, APC Works <Monthly Hanok> and numerous private collections