ARTIST BIO
Sungmi Kong
Sungmi is best known for her unique Korean traditional folk-art artist using Korean ‘Hanji-paper’ and instructor, which have often been exhibited throughout the Greater Toronto Area for the past few years and getting well recognized. She has conducted numerous exhibitions to introduce Korean traditional paintings to Koreans and Canadians living in Canada, earning awards through these displays.
In 2018, she was selected as one of three Canadian artists for a documentary film project. The project, titled the Healing Art Project, depicted the challenging experiences of Syrian refugees and the process of creating portraits for them. This project resulted in the Healing Portraits Project, an award-winning television documentary in Canada by the Canadian Ethnic Media Association (CEMA).
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Since 2018, she has held the esteemed position of owner at Rainbow Studio Gallery. Her noteworthy contributions extend to organizing diverse exhibitions in Canada, curating collaborative showcases that foster active cultural exchange and enhance the dynamic art market, particularly between Korean and Canadian artists engaged in her initiatives. Simultaneously, she is dedicated to creating opportunities for numerous amateur and youth artists, facilitating their participation in enjoyable events such as exhibitions and competitions. Her extensive involvement in various art activities has left a profound impact on the local community, resulting in her nomination for the 2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee award by Oakville MP Pam Damoff, an accolade that attests to her significant achievements and contributions in the field.
In 2023, through the ‘Together’ exhibition, an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and Korea, a large-scale exhibition will be successfully held at QEPCCC with the participation of 8 Korean artists, 8 Canadian artists, and 80 amateur artists and youth. It was held. This exhibition was an opportunity for harmony and cultural exchange between Korea and Canada through the invitation of the Canadian MP from Oakville, the Consul General in Toronto, musicians, and local residents.
She will make to share and show diverse artistic practices brings us together. Her goal was to create new relationships and exhibit an enjoyable and engaging experience that will enrich the entire community. She is looking forward to discovering the threads that connect us all.
