Jiwoong Yang

Jiwoong Yang is a Korean pop artist based in New York and
Korea who draws inspiration from everyday memories and
emotions captured from his inner thoughts. He reinterprets
ordinary people, objects, and fleeting moments of daily life
with a cheerful and vibrant palette. His notable series include
Being Curly, Blooming Moments, and Flower Lovers. His
artistic world revives the moments of everyday life through
a warm perspective, conveying emotions of happiness and
positive energy to his audience. His paintings remind us of
the gentle warmth of happiness that often goes unnoticed in
our daily lives.

Flower Lovers

24x30 Inch
Acrylic on canvas
2026

"Flower Lovers" is a painting about a world lled with
owers and happiness.
I believe owers bring joy simply by being there. They
do not need to say anything or do anything special.
Their colors, shapes, and presence can make people
feel warm and happy.
In this work, people who love owers spend their time
in a colorful world made entirely of owers. Some are
resting, some are reading, and some are simply
enjoying the moment. Nothing extraordinary is
happening, but they are surrounded by comfort and
happiness.
The owers are more than just a background. They
represent the small things that make life meaningful
in simple everyday moments. Just as dierent owers
grow together in harmony, dierent people can share
happiness together.
Through "Flower Lovers," I wanted to create a place
where people can take a break from their busy lives
and remember the simple joy that exists around
them.
Sometimes happiness is not something we need to
search for. Like owers, it may already be right in front
of us.

My Work Space

24x30 Inch
Acrylic on canvas
2026

"My Work Space" reects not only my own experience
while working, but also the lives of many people living
in today's busy world.
We are often surrounded by deadlines, endless tasks,
and pressure. Sticky notes, unnished work, and the
need for more rest ll our everyday lives. Sometimes,
it can feel as though work never truly ends.
The character in this painting sits quietly with a cup of
coee, trying to keep going despite feeling tired and
overwhelmed. The notes covering the character
represent the many responsibilities and thoughts that
constantly occupy our minds.
In contrast, the owers in the painting appear
cheerful and full of energy. To me, owers are symbols
of happiness. They remind us that even in stressful
and exhausting moments, happiness still exists
around us.
Through this work, I wanted to express that although
modern life can be overwhelming, small moments of
joy and hope can still be found in our everyday lives.
Even in the busiest workspace, there is always room
for happiness.

Rainy Day

14x18 Inch
Acrylic on canvas
2026

I don’t not like rainy days. Rain can feel gloomy,
uncomfortable, and sometimes even ruin our plans.
But while looking at owers, I started to wonder if rain
might mean something completely dierent to them.
For owers, rain is not something to avoid. It brings
them water, helps them grow, and gives them life.
What feels unpleasant to us may actually be a reason
for happiness to someone else.
In this painting, the owers happily welcome the rain,
reminding us that the same situation can be seen in
very dierent ways depending on our perspective.
Through "Rainy Day," I wanted to express the idea that
even on days that seem gray or dicult, there can still
be happiness somewhere. Sometimes, changing the
way we look at things can help us discover
unexpected joy.
What feels like a bad day to one person might be a
beautiful day to another.

Star Fish

14x18 Inch
Acrylic on canvas
2026

"Star Fish" began with a simple idea.
A starsh is a real sea creature, but when I looked at
the word itself, I started thinking about the two words
separately: star and sh. If a star and a sh were
combined, what kind of creature would it be?
The sh in this painting does not exist in real life. It is
an imaginary creature created from my own
interpretation of the words. By turning a familiar word
into a new image, I wanted to explore the fun of
language and imagination.
I have always enjoyed how some words can have
dierent meanings depending on how we look at
them. When the words stay together, they mean one
thing. When we separate them, they can create a
completely dierent story.
Through "Star Fish," I wanted to bring that playful idea
to life and invite viewers to see something familiar in a
new way.
Sometimes a simple word can become the start of a
new world.

Like Flower

6x8 Inch
Acrylic on canvas
2026

I started this series with a simple question: What if
owers could think, feel emotions, and live like us?
Flowers are often seen as symbols of beauty and
happiness, but through this character, I wanted to
imagine them as individuals with their own feelings.
Just like people, the ower character experiences
many dierent emotions—feeling lazy, sad, curious,
proud, hopeful, and sometimes uncertain about the
future.
Each painting captures a small moment from
everyday life. Although the character is a ower, the
emotions it expresses are very human. Through these
simple and playful scenes, viewers may recognize
feelings that they have experienced themselves.
By giving emotions and personalities to owers, I
wanted to create a character that feels both familiar
and comforting. The ower becomes a reection of
ourselves, reminding us that it is natural to experience
many dierent emotions as we grow through life.