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Jun (b. Seoul, South Korea) is a self-taught artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans painting, murals, and textile sculptures. Their work draws on personal experiences of trauma, migration, grief, and the Queer immigrant experience, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and healing. Having lived in Ireland, Belgium, and France before settling in San Francisco, Jun’s art reflects both the dislocation and resilience of their journey.Over the past several years, Jun has centered their practice on the representation of POC Queer bodies through painting, fabric, and clay sculpture. Their textile works are interactive, designed to be touched and wrapped around the viewer, evoking a sense of safety, connection, and protection. With elongated forms, these sculptures convey the tension between isolation and the strength found in community. Jun’s work engages with activism, advocating for LGBTQ+ and immigrant rights, while celebrating the solidarity they have found in San Francisco.Jun is the 2024 SECA nominee by SFMOMA, recipient of SFAC Visual Art Grant and selected artist at Apapacho Pro-Artes CDMX in Mexico, Public Works artist in residence. This year Jun was invited to showcase work and talk at Google office in Berlin Germany. Their first museum solo exhibition is on view at Bakersfield Museum of Art. Jun’s works have been displayed at Senator Scott Wiener’s Office, and Consulate General of The Republic of Korea. As well as exhibitions at De Young, Kunsthaus Graz, MOCA Taipei, and Kuandu Biennale. Jun’s work has been recognized by KQED Arts, Gay Asian Pacific Islander Alliance, and more.

Listed skills include Painting, Sales, Fashion, Styling, and 25 others.