Song SeokIn’s art is an intimate universe where pain becomes beauty and darkness transforms into light. She suffered, she painted, she transcended—each work echoing with emotional resonance and inviting us to witness the art that speaks to the soul. Her visionary approach, often called “Moment-Cubism,” reveals fleeting instants from many angles at once, reshaping how we see both art and ourselves.
Song SeokIn’s artistic journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. Born from the crucible of personal suffering and profound awakening, her canvases are more than images—they are living testaments to the transformative power of art. Each brushstroke is a whisper of empathy, guiding us through the hidden landscapes of our own consciousness and leaving an indelible mark on the soul.
In the realm of contemporary art, she stands as a beacon of emotional resonance. Her work becomes a dialogue between the artist’s inner world and the viewer’s spirit, sublimating pain into transcendent beauty. This is not merely reflection, but a bridge toward spiritual awakening—a universal language of the heart.
In her hands, even a simple face shatters into fragments, twisted and overlapping to create a new dimension of portraiture. She captures not just the pose but the invisible flow of time and emotion, giving birth to what she calls “Moment-Cubism.” In this new vision, a single fleeting instant is revealed from multiple perspectives at once, a bold rebellion that reshapes the boundaries of art.
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PRESIDENT Profile: SongSeokIn (宋錫仁)
A Hidden Master of Our Time / A Genre-Defying Artist / A Luminous Artist Standing Tall in the World
Seok-in Song is a highly acclaimed artist recognized for her innovative approach to art and profound impact on the global art scene. Her extensive career, marked by numerous exhibitions, leadership roles, and international accolades, firmly establishes her as a significant figure in contemporary art.
Education:
* Master of Arts in English Education, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea
* Bachelor of Arts in French Language and Literature, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
Exhibitions & International Engagement:
* 28 Solo Exhibitions, including international showcases in Paris, France; Istanbul, Turkey; and Hong Kong.
* Major Domestic Solo Exhibitions held at prestigious venues such as Lotte Hotel, Seoul Arts Center, Grand Hyatt Seoul, and Lotte Hotel Seoul (Sogong-dong).
* Participant in the Louvre Museum Art Fair, Paris, France (June 2017).
* VIP Invited Artist at the Joseph Gallery within the Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France (June 2017).
* Participant in the Art Basel in Switzerland.
* Guest Exhibition at China Central Television (CCTV) Headquarters, Huaibu Dong.
* Recipient of an Invitation from the Korean Embassy for the Istanbul, Turkey Art Festival, resulting in the issuance of a commemorative stamp.
* Invited to participate in the World Stamp Exhibition by the Korea Post, contributing to stamp production and a special art exhibition.
* Five Solo Exhibitions at the Asia Hotel Art Fair (AHAF) held at InterContinental Hotel, Conrad Hotel, Grand Hyatt Seoul, Lotte Hotel Seoul (Sogong-dong), and JW Marriott Hotel, with organized docent tours by the organizers.
* "Imagination and Recollection" Homecoming Invitation Exhibition at Shinsang Gallery, Insadong, following the Louvre Museum Art Fair.
* Joint Poetry and Painting Exhibition with the late Lim Hak-soo (Professor of English Literature, Korea University) and French literary scholar Lim Chae-moon.
International Recognition & Affiliations:
* Featured Artist on Artsy.net (www.Artsy.net), a globally recognized art platform akin to "Google for the art world,"
* Selected by Facebook Headquarters as a Top 1% Artist Worldwide for a one-week period.
* Established "Seok-in Song" Brand Store on Amazon.com (www.Amazon.com).
* International Copyright Trademark Registration Application Filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
* Founder and Representative of the International Art Group "Contemporary Art Painting Gallery" (comprising over 35,000 participating artists worldwide).
* Founder and Representative of the International Art Group "Modern Art Painting Galleries" (comprising over 6,500 participating artists worldwide).
* Awarded Gold Prize by the International Art Group Contemporary Art Painting Gallery.
* Awarded Gold Prize by the International Art Group Modern Art Painting Galleries, also serving as a judge.
* Acquired Copyright Trademark Rights from the USPTO.
* Copyright Registration Completed with the Korea Copyright Commission.
Leadership & Professional Contributions:
* President, Yongsan Art Association.
* Chairman of the 21st Yongsan International Art Festival.
* Permanent Director of the Sungkyunkwan University Alumni Association / Vice President of the Women's Alumni Association.
* Deliberation Committee Member, Arts Council Korea.
* Founder and Director, International Art Group Contemporay Art Painting Gallery.
* Director, International Art Group Modern Art Painting Galleries.
* Judge for the Korea Women's Art Exhibition.
* Chairperson and Judge for the Art Fair for Artists with Intellectual Disabilities.
* Listed in Naver Knowledge Encyclopedia.
* Featured in the "Korea Art Annual" published by Misul Segye, Korea's largest art magazine.
* Included in the "Korean Artists' General Directory: 50-Year History of the Korean Fine Arts Association."
Awards & Honors:
* Gold Prize, International Art Group Contemporary Art Painting Gallery.
* International Exchange Grand Prize, 22nd Beijing Art Expo, commemorating the 27th Anniversary of Korea-China Diplomatic Relations.
* Grand Prize, (사)Korea Women's Art Exhibition.
* Chairman's Grand Prize, Korean Arts and Culture Organization Heads Council (Korea YeChong).
* Master Artist Award, 6th Korea Master Artist Exhibition.
* Chairperson's Award, Presidential Commission on Women's Affairs (2002).
* Recipient of the Chairman's Award from the (사)Korea Fine Arts Association (twice).
Therapeutic & Educational Contributions (NLP & Psychology):
* Certified International NLP Trainer, USA (Certification Numbers 17340, 17249).
* Full Member, American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ABNLP).
* Full Member, Time Line Therapy Association (TLTA), USA.
* Master and Full Member, American Time Line Therapy Association (Certification Number 6375).
* Full Member and Master Therapist, American Board of Hypnotherapy (ABH).
* Lecturer on Inner Healing Psychology (featured on Living Economy TV).
* Invited by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family to participate in the "New Job Festival," where she was selected to deliver lectures in the field of psychological counseling.
* Authored an Enneagram Psychological Case Study Book under the guidance of Father Hwang Ji-yeon of the Catholic Sacred Heart Society.
* Lectured at the Mental World Institute (Minaesa).
* Delivered Psychological Lectures for Catholic Spirituality Courses at Jeonjinsang (Myeongdong).
* Director and Lecturer at the Catholic Korea Enneagram Spirituality Research Institute.
* Lectured at the Neuro-Linguistic Programming Association located at Dankook University.
* Director and Lecturer at the NLP Psychology Academy (located in front of Chosun Hotel, Sogong-dong).
* Participated in a series of lectures with Korean medicine doctors (Kyunghee Korean Medicine Clinic in Apgujeong, Cheonggu Korean Medicine Clinic - advertised in Hankook Ilbo).
* Organized and delivered a seminar titled "Exploring the Healing Future of Art" at Songum Gallery during the Asia Hotel Art Fair.
* Invited to lecture by the Remodeling Project Team of five complexes in Dongbu Ichon-dong, Seoul, on "World Future Architecture and Art: Our Apartment as Proposed by Seok-in Song."
Media & Publications:
* Featured in Living Economy TV, Dong-A Ilbo, Korea Economic Daily 21, Newsmaker, World News, YTN News, Korea Art, Art People.
* Artwork Sponsorship for MBC Drama "Auction House."
* Publication of "Seok-in Song Artworks Collection."
* Contemporary Art Painting Gallery | Facebook
* Modern Art Painting Galleries | Facebook