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Gallery 11
BIEAF2026 - From SUN To BOY
World Artist
Invitation Exhibition
BIEAF Steering Committee announces BIEAF2026 participants. 848 artists were selected from 84 countries. The online exhibition will run from September 10, 2025 to February 28, 2026. During this period, offline exhibitions will be held at various galleries in Busan.
Gallery 11 Artists and Works Slide
You can mark hearts on your favorite artists and works.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hamna Ayub
Pakistan
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
To me, "From Sun To Boy" symbolizes the journey of creativity, where the sunrepresents life, hope, and inspiration, while the boy represents the artist whotransforms that light into meaningful expression. I believe art connectshumanity with nature and encourages a more compassionate and sustainablefuture.
Artist's Introduction :
I am a BFA Painting student and emerging visual artist inspired by Vincent vanGogh's expressive brushwork and emotional storytelling. My work transformsmemories, nature, and everyday moments into meaningful visual narrativesthrough textured strokes, rich color, and a deep appreciation for emotion and atmosphere.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
To me, "From Sun To Boy" symbolizes the journey of creativity, where the sunrepresents life, hope, and inspiration, while the boy represents the artist whotransforms that light into meaningful expression. I believe art connectshumanity with nature and encourages a more compassionate and sustainablefuture.
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Untiltled
Oil paints 2 by 3 2026
This portrait explores the personality of a close friend through symbolic visualelements. Inspired by Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers series and expressivebrushwork, sunflowers represent her warmth, confidence, resilience, andability to bring light into the lives of others. The surrounding stars, music, andradiant sky reflect her optimistic spirit and creative energy, transforming theportrait into an emotional narrative of identity, friendship, and inner beauty.Through the symbolism of the sun and sunflowers, the artwork reflects howhope, positivity, and human connection can inspire growth and brighten thelives of others, echoing the spirit of BIEAF's "From Sun To Boy" theme.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Han Tha Tun+Tun
Myanmar
My name is Myanmar artist Han Tha Tun.My first art teacher is well knownMyanmar modern artist Paw Thame.Another my art teachers are artist U ThuKha,U Ba Lon Lay & Dr.U LUN Kywe.I've already attended State School of finearts since 1980.I have 40 years local art experiences and participated in artgroup show local and abroad till.I'm a member of Gangaw Village ArtGroup(known as Yangon University art group)
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Son under Sun
Acrylic on card board 10"×10" 2026
in my art work,you can see smiling'Pyit Taing Htaung' under sun rays.'PyitTaing Htaung' is Myanmar traditional toy ,known as ever standing toy.It reflectrecent our people's situation.Now Myanmar people are faced with enormoustroubles,but they struggled.You know what I mean,I think .Thanks.


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HANA LIM
Korea
LIMHANA is a transdisciplinary artist who constructs an organic narrative byblurring the boundaries between painting, installation, sculpture,photography, media, and music. She reinterprets the process of ‘inner healing’through this integrated language, seeking active communication based on theexpansion of thought and internal exploration.Her work creates a unique volume and texture by combining disparatematerial properties—such as marble, fabric, and wood panels—to manifestthe human inner world. This practice serves as both an extension of two-dimensional work and a reinterpretation of three-dimensional form, realizingimaginary spaces while filling existing ones with new imaginative dimensions.Her installation works, which act as visualized artist statements, confront theaudience directly with concepts and themes through the mise-en-scène ofobjects. Instead of complex sentence structures, she focuses on visualelements that viewers can reaffirm through their own personal language,expecting the work to be completed as a new creative outcome by theaudience's presence.
BIEAF2026 Artist Statement : The Rhythm of 52 Hertz, Becoming a Song of theBoy Under the Sun The declaration of BIEAF2026, which envisions the sun as the origin of theuniverse and the boy as the 'ArtisticHuman'—a soul yearning to express theessence of nature—deeply resonates with the artistic ethos I have longmaintained. I have been visualizing the frequency of the 52-hertz whale through thestructural motif of Isang Yun’s Fluktuationen and the form of East Asian inkwash landscape painting. To me, this frequency is not evidence of isolation ordeficiency; it is a unique trace naturally accumulated over time, much like treerings that have endured harsh seasons. It is not an ephemeral response tosocial disconnection, but a solid, permanent order formed by a being that hastraversed adversity. Through the theme of BIEAF2026, "From the Sun to the Boy," I aim to expandthe rhythm of the 52-hertz wave—which has existed as an individual trajectory—into a larger artistic ecosystem. Just as the boy steps into a new realm,receiving light from the solar goddess, my work aspires to transcend theindividual 'tree rings' of life and function as a shared light of hope for ourcollective future. As part of BIEAF2026, a sustainable artistic movement, I am honored to jointhis beautiful journey where artists harmonize their unique waves to forge abetter future together. BIEAF2026 Artist Statement (Condensed Version)My work 52 Hertz visualizes the whale’s solitary frequency through Isang Yun’sFluktuationen and East Asian ink‑wash forms. For me, this frequency is notisolation but a unique trace of resilience, like tree rings formed throughadversity. In BIEAF2026’s theme “From the Sun to the Boy”, I expand thisrhythm into a shared artistic ecosystem, aspiring to transform individualresonance into a collective light of hope. I am honored to join this sustainablemovement where artists harmonize their unique waves toward a better future. BIEAF2026 참여 소감 : 52헤르츠의 파동, 태양 아래서 공유되는 리듬 태양은 창조의 근원이며, 소년은 그 본질을 탐구하는 아티스티스틱휴먼(ArtisticHuman)이라는 BIEAF2026의 선언은, 제가 오랫동안 견지해 온 예술적 태도와 맞닿아 있습니다. 저는 52헤르츠 고래의 주파수를 윤이상의 《유동(Fluktuationen)》이라는 구조적모티프와 동양적 산수화의 형식을 빌려 시각화해 왔습니다. 저에게 이 주파수는 단절이나 결핍의 증거가 아니라, 혹독한 계절을 견뎌낸 나이테처럼 삶의 과정에서 자연스럽게 축적된 고유한 흔적입니다. 이는 사회적 단절에 대한 애잔한 반응이 아닌,역경을 통과하며 형성된 한 존재의 견고하고도 영속적인 질서입니다. 이번 BIEAF2026의 주제 '태양에서 소년으로'를 통해, 저는 그간 개별적인 삶의 궤적으로 존재해 온 52헤르츠의 리듬을 더 큰 예술적 생태계 안으로 확장하고자 합니다.태양 여신으로부터 빛을 받아 새로운 영역으로 발을 들이는 소년의 여정처럼, 저의작업 역시 개인의 고유한 나이테(흔적)를 넘어, 우리 모두의 미래를 향한 공유된 희망의 빛으로 기능하길 기대합니다. BIEAF2026이라는 지속 가능한 예술 운동의 일원으로서, 예술가들이 각자의 고유한파동을 유지하면서도 더 나은 미래를 위해 연대하는 이 아름다운 과정에 동참하게되어 영광입니다.
저의 작업 〈52헤르츠〉는 윤이상의 《유동(Fluktuationen)》과 동양적 산수화의 형식을 통해 고래의 고독한 주파수를 시각화합니다. 저에게 이 주파수는 고립이 아니라 역경을 통과하며 형성된 나이테처럼 삶의 견고한 흔적입니다. BIEAF2026의 주제 ‘태양에서 소년으로’ 속에서 저는 이 리듬을 더 넓은 예술적 생태계로 확장하여, 개인의 공명을 우리 모두의 희망의 빛으로 변환하고자 합니다. 예술가들이 각자의 파동을 조화시켜 더 나은 미래를 함께 만들어가는 이 지속 가능한 운동에 참여하게 되어 영광입니다.

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52-Hertz Whales: Fluktuationen (流動, 1964)


1. Submitted Work :
Art printon Hanji, silver powder for Oriental painting, acrylic paint, acrylic box12x12x12cm, 2026
2.Original Painting :
Dip pen ink, silver pigment, chrome-plated , water-based acrylic paint, Magnani 1404 Arte Modena, Natural Rough300g, Cotton 100% ,53.0x41x4cm 2025
The cross-section of the 52-hertz whale’s wave is rendered in the style of anEast Asian ink wash landscape, inspired by composer Isang Yun’sFluktuationen (1964). This frequency, inaudible to others, serves as a poignantmetaphor for the disconnection and communicative void pervasive in modernsociety. By visualizing these waves as “tree rings”—enduring scars formedthrough harsh winters—I sought to give form to the invisible traces of life thathave overcome adversity. The paradox I aim to present on the canvas is thatour collective story of “enduring the trials of winter” will ultimately shine as ashared light of hope for all.


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hanam Woo
Korea
Hanam Woo received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Painting from Chung-Ang University and completed doctoral coursework in Art Contents. His practiceexplores perception, human cognition, and image construction throughprocesses of imperfection, reconstruction, and drawing. He has held severalsolo exhibitions and participated in numerous group exhibitions at museumsand art spaces across Korea.

Harvest of Fragmented Lines
Acrylic on Hanji 45.5×53.0cm 2026
My practice explores imperfection as a process rather than an outcome.Beginning with Drawing Farming, I recall fragmented memories under self-imposed constraints that suspend conscious judgment. The collected formsare reconstructed into new visual relationships, while their originalincompleteness remains, creating subtle ruptures of meaning. Through thisprocess, I investigate not completion itself but the possibilities of paintingrevealed in its pursuit.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Haridas K S
India
Artist Haridas KS is a creative artist known for his passion for visual arts anddesign. Through his artwork, he expresses imagination, culture, and creativitywith a unique style.
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Blue Horse
Acrylic Canvas 2x2 feet 2025

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Harri Jokiranta
Finland
BIEAF2026's "From the Sun to the Boy" offers a perspective on the history ofhumanity and the responsibility to change the future.
I started photography in the 70s with a film camera and now with a digitalcamera. My interests include street photography, everyday life phenomena,music and landscapes. For me, photography is a window into reality and partof a social narrative. My photos are mostly B&W and I use digital image editingsoftware.
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To see ...
Digitalphotography 70x50 2026
I wonder why light always gives me a sense of purpose in life? Does it comefrom the secret message of the first dawn that makes me believe in myselfagain and again? I am reborn when the warmth of the sun gently touches myface and when the light opens my eyes to see the beauty of life. Even though Iam young, I know that I am part of the universe and its wonder. One day I willunderstand the meaning of that message and find a way to express it.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hayfa Takouti
Tunis
Hayfa Takouti is a Tunisian visual artist dedicated to contemporary visual arts.She actively participates in exhibitions, artistic projects, and culturalinitiatives, with a strong commitment to artistic growth and creative exchange.
Description of the work :
This painting explores the relationship between memory, identity, and thespaces we inhabit. A fragmented human figure stands between architectureand organic forms, suggesting the coexistence of inner and outer worlds.Through expressive colors, layered textures, and symbolic elements, the workreflects personal transformation, resilience, and the continuous dialoguebetween self, place, and imagination.
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Where We Bloom
Acrylic on canvas 120x80cm 2026


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Heejean Beon
Korea
어려서부터 신발에 유독 관심이 많아 한국에서는 시각디자인을 영국에서는 풋웨어디자인을 전공했다. 현재 신한대학교 산업디자인학과 부교수로 재직 중이며, 다양한 디지털 그래픽과 풋웨어디자인을 주제로 AI그래픽아트, 3D프린팅 작업을 실험하며 다양한 실험과 연구를 하고 있다. 학교에서는 창의적인 대학생들과 집에서는사랑스러운 세 딸들과 함께 바쁘지만 즐겁게 지내고 있다.
해에게서 소년에게 라는 올해 주제는 나에게 어떤 의미인가 생각해보며 작품도 함께 구상하게되었다. ‘해에게서 소녀에게’라는 주제로 나만의 스타일로 제목을 변경하여 나 스스로에게, 사랑스런 아이들을 키우며 꿈을 마음 속에 간직한테 살아가고있는 나의 오랜 친구들에게, 자신의 꿈을 고민하며 미래를 그려나가고 있는 아이들 에게 주는 신발을 제작하며 내 작품의 의미를 다시 한번 생각하고 표현하는 의미 있는 시간이 되었다. 전세계 여러 작가들의 작품들을 기대하며 많은 영감을 받기를 고대한다.

From Sun to Boy
AI, Digital A3 (297 x 420 mm) 2026
‘신발’은 단순한 물건이 아니다. 한 사람의 마인드와 철학, 그리고 패션 스타일까 지대변하는 상징이다. 작품 ‘해에게서 소녀에게’가 담아낸 세상도 바로 그렇다. 나와 나의 친구들, 그리고 꿈을 품고 살아가는 모든 소녀들에게 선물하고 싶은 신발이다. 단정하게 놓인 신발 주위로 번져나가는 다채로운 빛깔의 향연은, 이 신발이 간직한 꿈이 무엇인지 소리 없이 증명한다. 조용하고 안락한 분위기의 어퍼(Upper)디자인은마음의 평온을 선사한다. 반면, 두툼한 아웃솔(Outsole) 안쪽에는 빛을 향해 나아가려는 소녀의 뜨거운 열정이 숨쉬고 있다. 내면에서 움튼 열정과 인내, 소망과 꿈은 자신만의 고유한 빛깔이 되어 태양빛과 눈부시게 부딪친다. 이제, 세상을 향해 힘차게뛰어오를 준비는 끝났다.


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hee Sook Han
Korea
Academic Background: Graduated from the Department of Painting, SejongUniversity; Completed University of the National Museum and Paris École deBeaux-Arts (France).Multiple Solo and Group Exhibitions: Participated in Korea Fine ArtsAssociation Exhibition, KCAF, LA Diaspora Exhibition (USA), Fukuoka AsiaExhibition (Japan), Seoul Art Show.Awards: Gold Prize, International Korea-China-Japan Art Competition;Selected Artist in Japan Central Art Exhibition and other major artcompetitions.
The sun is the source of life and a symbol of hope, dreams, and endlesspossibilities. The theme “From the Sun to the Boy” reminds me of the pureenergy that nature gives to humanity and the dreams that grow within usthrough that light.
My work is a process of expressing the beauty of nature through colors, forms,and emotional memories found within it. Just as sunlight embraces andtransforms the world, the colors and movements of nature awaken the dreamsand hopes deeply rooted in my heart.
Through this theme, I seek to capture the beauty of the connection betweennature and human emotions — the journey of light from the sun becoming adream within a boy’s heart. I hope my work conveys a warm memory,inspiration, and a message of hope to those who encounter it.



1. A Poem for Small Things 91 X 116
2. Beautiful Days 1 130 X 97
3. Beautiful Days 2 130 X 97
Mixed Media on Canvas 2025
My gaze is filled with unforgettable emotions from my memories — beautifulexcitement, longing, and love. Through these feelings, the beauty of naturecreates a foundation within my heart and becomes an essential part of my life.
Inspired by nature, I express landscapes through the harmony of colors, lines,planes, and points. The movement of colors spreading across the canvas likewaves reflects my inner world and dreams. Through the phenomena of nature,I explore the abstract beauty hidden within existence and continue my journeyof discovering myself.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HELA SARRAJ
Tunisie
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
le soleil c'est la source de vie, la lumière , notre source essentiel d'énergie surterre; le garçon est l'enfance avec toutes son innocence, sa joie de vivre,l'envie de jouer et de découvrir. le rayonnement du soleil sur la terre estsimilaire au rayonnement du futur que représente le garçon.
Biographie Héla Sarraj, artiste plasticienne Tunisienne. Issue de l’école des beaux-arts deTunis en Design Graphique en 1996 et un master en conservation-restaurationdes biens patrimoniaux (spécialité bois) en 2022. Enseignante en arts-plastiques, elle n’a cessé de peindre et concevoir des oeuvres artistiques dansune démarche contemporaine.Plusieurs expositions personnelles à son effective. Participes régulièrement àdes expositions de groupe. Son travail a une facture abstraite, lyrique, suggestive, surréaliste etexpressive.La couleur la fascine l’inspires toutes ces variations qui nous transportes noustiennent nous influences, dans une démarche contemporaine qui traduit cemonde en pleine gestation, chacun a une histoire qu’il raconte à sa façon. Confèrent à ces oeuvres un côté onirique ,irréel ,empreint de poésie Baséessentiellement sur la complémentarité de la couleur ,un mélange de dripping,d’empâtement et de lavis très fluide qui au cours des étapes donnent de laprofondeur et du rythme ; des couleurs tantôt fortes et pures, tantôt légères etfluides des graphismes qui naissent au fur et à mesure . Ces agitations de couleurs témoignent d’une gestation et d’une influence surce qui nous entourent, sur ce monde qui est en pleine mutation, une sérénitéqui y est encore avec des tonalités pleines d’espoir, de positivité tel un enfantfasciné par son propre monde imaginaire, un jeu de sens. Elle matérialise sesrêves dans un expressionisme loin d’être statique ces oeuvres vibrent aurythmes énergique, instinctive de ces touches, des reflets et des reliefstexturés,
Description of the work :
cette oeuvre est divisée entre deux rives, une partie gauche de la matièrerougeoyante évoquant une terre chaude, des traces et des cicatrices , dessurfaces riches en textures et reflets.A droite les teintes plus douces, plus froides invoquent un monde plus flottantpresque cosmique.Des traces qui marquent la surface , les marques où les enfants ont joués etconstruits des souvenirs'.le losange est suspendu il ne montre pas un paysage mais une transformationun passage fragile entre deux monde, avec ce qui se passe de changementsenvironnementales et son influences sur l'humain et particulièrement l'enfantqui représente le futur.
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ENTRE DEUX MONDE
ACRYLIQUE, FRAGMENTS DE MIROIR, Pâte à BOIS 55 x 55 cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Helga Berg Dooremans
Germany
Born in Kleve, Lower Rhine. 2015 -2017 training in plain air drawing in oldmaszer techniques with Reiner Langer, Dinslaken, painter, photographer andillustrator. Since 2008 working on sustainability in the field of vocationaltraining as well as arts. Member of Rhein-Sieg-Kreis Art Association, Bonn ArtAssociation, artist group Narrative Movements India. Specialized in woodenpaintings.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
To me 'From Sun to Boy' means that the artist's creativity is given by nature.Our human being is deeply connected with the environment, with life on land,in the sea and in the sky. Therefore we need to be careful, pay respect andshow responsibility to life on Earth and the environment we live in. Artist'screativity given by the sun/ nature can support building and spreading themindset that is needed.
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Civilization in Chaos
Wood board, graphite pencil and soft pastel chalk 40 x 50 cm 2026
Description of the work :
Like looking into a mirror the painting shows the struggles our society need todeal with in economic, culture and environment. Upcoming War is all around,but hope should never die. As a surreal art work it was developed whiledrawing the lines the wood structure shows and bings to life the artist'shidden thoughts.


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Heungbae Oh
Korea
Heung-Bae Oh is a painter whose work explores memory, relationships, andthe value of everyday life through ordinary objects and familiar scenes thatoften go unnoticed. Working primarily in oil and acrylic, he creates realistic paintings that move beyond representation to reveal the emotional resonanceand passage of time embedded in commonplace subjects.
His ongoing series, Collected Daily Life, gathers and reinterprets familiarmotifs—including flowers, animals, insects, and toys—to reflect on memory,absence, and the quiet significance of everyday experiences. By placingoverlooked objects at the center of his paintings, Oh invites viewers torediscover the beauty and meaning hidden within their own daily lives and toreflect on the moments that may have been the most precious in retrospect.
Oh received his M.F.A. in Painting from Chung-Ang University. He haspresented his work in solo and group exhibitions and continues his artisticpractice in Namyangju, South Korea, where he also runs an art studiodedicated to adult art education. Through painting, he continues to documentthe landscapes of memory and the enduring value of everyday life.


수집된 일상
Acrylic and oil on canvas 53x45.5cm 2025
Through my work, I seek to explore the quiet beauty and value found inordinary everyday life. The things that have always been beside us, yet are so easily overlooked; themoments that pass unnoticed; the familiar and seemingly insignificant scenesof daily life—only after they disappear do we realize that they are trulyirreplaceable. This realization continually leads me back to the margins ofeveryday life, where I collect the traces of forgotten living and the quietpresence of humble yet genuine existences. The objects that appear in my paintings are those that have always existedaround us but have never been regarded as the protagonists. They evokefragments of memory, emotion, and relationships, becoming symbols thatunfold into new narratives. By placing these overlooked subjects at the centerof my work, I hope viewers will rediscover the genuine value of what they havelong taken for granted in their own daily lives. The In the Mood for Love series is a personal and metaphorical landscapebuilt upon this perspective. Flowers, animals, and insects—subjectscommonly encountered in everyday life—symbolize moments of life that mayhave been broken, scattered, or lost, yet remain radiant in memory. They carrythe emotional textures of those moments within them. The toys and fictionalcharacters that appear throughout the paintings serve as metaphors for therelationships that shape our lives—family, friends, lovers, and acquaintances. At times, they seem to move beyond the boundaries of the picture plane,expressing a wish for the lost continuity of everyday life to be restored whilesuggesting the possibility of stories extending beyond the canvas. Ultimately, my work is an exploration of seeing everyday life anew. It is aboutthe things that are too familiar to notice and too ordinary to remember. Yetwhen we are confronted with the emptiness left by their absence, we quietlyfind ourselves saying: "Ah... that was my own most beautiful time." We spend our lives waiting for better days, believing that happiness will arrivesomeday. Yet perhaps this very moment is the "most beautiful day" we havebeen waiting for all along.


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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hien Dang
Vietnam
To me, BIEAF is more than an international art exhibition; it is a space whereartists from diverse cultures come together to share ideas and engage inmeaningful dialogue through art. The theme From Sun To Boy inspires me toreflect on the origins of life, the nurturing of humanity, and our journey towardcompassion and hope. Through my work, I hope to introduce the beauty oftraditional Vietnamese sơn ta lacquer while sharing stories of love, humanconnection, and the enduring values that unite us.
As a Vietnamese lacquer artist, I explore femininity, motherhood, andhumanistic values through the traditional medium of sơn ta lacquer.Combining traditional craftsmanship with a contemplative visual language, Icreate quiet spaces that invite empathy, connection, and a deeperappreciation of the richness of inner life.
Description of the work ;
Embrace portrays a mother and child in a quiet embrace, symbolizing love,protection, and the enduring bond between human beings. Through thetraditional medium of Vietnamese sơn ta lacquer, successive layers arecarefully built and polished, gradually revealing the traces of time and thedepth of emotion. Rather than telling a specific story, the work creates acontemplative space, inviting viewers to reflect on motherhood, humanconnection, and the universal values of compassion and care.
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Embrace
Vietnamese lacquer painting variable sizes, 50x50 cm 2026
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hifza Kabir
Pakistan
I am an emerging visual artist passionate about blending realism withsymbolism. My work explores identity, nature, memory, and human emotions,transforming everyday elements into meaningful visual narratives thatcelebrate creativity and cultural expression.
Title: “The Light Before the Artist” Inspired by “From Sun to Boy,” this artworkpresents the feminine figure as the Sun Goddess, the eternal source ofcreativity and life. The sketched Sun symbolizes the origin of all creation, whilethe unfinished sketches represent ideas awaiting inspiration. Their gradualtransformation into painted forms reflects the awakening of the ArtisticHuman, expressing how every creative journey begins with light beforebecoming art.
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The Light Before the Artist
Oil paints 1.5 by 2ft 2026


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Ho Im Ban
Korea
인공과 자연이 조우하는 찰나를 탐미적인 시선으로 포착해 회화적 은유로 재해석하는 사진작가입니다.
차가운 인공(갑바)과 불타는 자연(단풍)의 대비를 통해 문명과 자연의 공존을 표현하고자 했습니다.

갑바위 단풍
디아섹 60×40cm 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Ho Thu Thuy
Vietnam
To me, teaching art is not just about conveying techniques of lines or colors; itis a journey of exploring the inner world alongside my students. Each class is aspace of freedom, where I can listen to their innocent yet deeply creativestories told through every brushstroke. Seeing their eyes sparkle with joyupon completing a painting, I know that I am not just teaching art—I amnurturing happy souls.
Description of the work :
The painting beautifully captures a tender moment under the gentle highlandmorning sunshine. Walking through the narrow, stone-paved alleys of apeaceful mountain village, a mother and her child journey together. Dressed invibrant traditional attire, they stand out against the rustic, earthen-tonedhouses surrounding them. Despite the crisp, cool morning air of the uplands,the simple and warm bond between mother and child radiates a profoundsense of comfort, love, and protection.
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Highland morning sunshine
Painting 60cmx80cm 2026

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hoa Bach Vu Thi
Vietnam
Artist Information Vũ Thị Bạch Hoa Born: 1958 Place of Birth: Hanoi, Vietnam EducationBachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts,Vietnam (1976–1981)Professional MembershipsMember, Vietnam Fine Arts AssociationMember, Hanoi Fine Arts AssociationSelected WorksVillage Girl (Thôn nữ) – Wood Sculpture, Height: 150 cmThe Water-Pouring Season (Mùa nước đổ) – Repoussé Metal Relief, 100 × 100cmLove (Tình) – Repoussé Metal Relief, 98 × 118 cmYouth (Thanh xuân) – Ceramic Sculpture, Height: 64 cmSpring Moon (Trăng Xuân) – Silk Painting, 58 × 78 cm Exhibitions Participant in the National Fine Arts Exhibitions of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. Regular participant in the Annual Exhibitions of the Vietnam Fine ArtsAssociation and the Hanoi Fine Arts Association. Group Exhibition, France (2014).Artistic Practice Sculpture: stone, wood, metal, ceramic, and other materials. Painting: oil and acrylic on canvas; gouache and watercolor on silk and dó(traditional Vietnamese handmade) paper. Printmaking: woodcut and lithography. CollectionsWorks are included in the collection of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association andin private collections in South Korea, the United States, and the Netherlands. Artistic StatementFor me, art is a journey back to my roots—a place where the cultural heritageand spiritual beauty of the Vietnamese people are preserved. Through thelanguages of sculpture and painting, I tell stories of my homeland, its people,and its traditions, creating works that embody the essence of Vietnamese identity. My inspiration comes from Vietnam’s rich literary heritage, folk tales, legends,and traditional performing arts such as Chèo, Quan họ, and Ca trù. Every story,every melody, and every cultural expression nurtures my emotions andinspires my creative vision.The ever-changing beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes, its peaceful countryside,and the images of women and children are recurring subjects in my work. Inthem, I find tenderness, compassion, and enduring resilience—qualities thathave shaped the spirit and beauty of the Vietnamese people acrossgenerations.I believe that every work of art carries a mission. For me, that mission is topreserve and celebrate traditional values within the rhythm of contemporarylife. If my work can touch the hearts of viewers, awaken a sense of pride inVietnamese culture, and leave them with a lasting and meaningful emotion,then I have fulfilled the purpose of my artistic journey.
Title : Summer Dream This painting portrays a gentle dream in the midst of the scorching summerheat. A young woman lies peacefully, surrounded and embraced by colorfulpaper fans. In Vietnam, paper fans are not only familiar everyday objects butalso symbols of coolness, cherished memories, and the beauty of ourtraditional culture. The harmonious blend of pink, purple, and blue creates a serene atmospherewhere people and nature exist in perfect balance. It is a dream of a refreshingsummer, a gentle breeze, and a peaceful natural world.However, as climate change becomes increasingly severe, this dream nolonger belongs only to the young woman in the painting. It has become ashared hope for all of us—the hope of living on a green, healthy, and peaceful planet. Through the poetic beauty of this artwork, I would like to share a simple yetmeaningful message: let each of us begin with small actions every day toprotect the environment. Every small effort can help preserve the greenbeauty of our Earth—our common home—for future generations.June Moonlight. June is the month when my parents brought me into this world. Each year, asthe lotus flowers bloom, their pure and gentle fragrance seems to quietlywelcome the anniversary of my birth.To me, June is forever intertwined with my parents' boundless love and thetimeless beauty of the lotus. Beneath the soft moonlight of a June night, thegraceful figure of a young woman appears among lotus blossoms that risefrom the mud yet remain pure and noble. They remind us that, no matter howchallenging life may be, we should always strive toward goodness, beauty, and compassion. This painting is my tribute to my parents, to the June that marked thebeginning of my life, and to the lotus—the symbol of purity, resilience, andenduring grace. Through this work, I also express my hope for a peacefulworld where people live in harmony with nature and cherish the beauty andgoodness that surround them.The greatest gift my parents have given me—life itself, their unconditionallove, and the values they instilled in me—has found its way into every colorand every brushstroke of this painting.It is a simple expression, yet it carries all my heartfelt gratitude.
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1- Sumer Dream
46x35cm 2026
2- June Moonlight
34x58cm 2025
Water Colour on Siik

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hoa Nguyen Thi
Vietnam
Tôi đã làm việc ở trường Đại học sư phạm nghệ thuật trung ương, hội viên hộiMỹ thuật Việt nam, tôi thường sáng tác, và tham gia các triển lãm mỹ thuật
Description of the work :
Công việc mà tôi làm là thể hiện các chủ đề bằng ngôn ngữ hình khối, theocách nhìn riêng của mình. Thể hiện qua các chất liệu đặc trưng của điêu khắc,nội dung vẫn là những hình ảnh về cuộc sống, tình yêu gia đình, và vẻ đẹphàng ngày, thể hiện sự bình dị và sinh đông của cuộc sống
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Tổ ấm
Gốm 35×15×15cm 2024

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hoang Kim TIen
Vietnam
Description of the work :
Ca ngợi nét đẹp truyền thống văn nghệ dân gian của làng quê quan họ...vớinhững làn điệu dân ca mượt mà sâu lắng và thắm đượm tình yêu quê hươngđất nước , con người Việt Nam...cũng từ những lời ca đó chúng ta gửi tới bạnbè năm châu biết thêm về thiên nhiên tươi đep và tình cảm thân thiện chânthành của người Việt Nam đối với thế giới...
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Quan họ quê tôi - My Homeland's Quan Ho Village
Silk painting 90cm x 120 cm 2026

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hoang Lan Nguyen
Vietnam
Description of the work :
A green environment is a healthy living space that is protected and developedsustainably. It requires ecological balance with abundant greenery, clean air,clean water sources, and minimized plastic waste. This is a core element inprotecting human health and the ecosystem.
Artist Information Vũ Thị Bạch Hoa Born: 1958 Place of Birth: Hanoi, Vietnam EducationBachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts,Vietnam (1976–1981)Professional MembershipsMember, Vietnam Fine Arts AssociationMember, Hanoi Fine Arts AssociationSelected WorksVillage Girl (Thôn nữ) – Wood Sculpture, Height: 150 cmThe Water-Pouring Season (Mùa nước đổ) – Repoussé Metal Relief, 100 × 100cmLove (Tình) – Repoussé Metal Relief, 98 × 118 cmYouth (Thanh xuân) – Ceramic Sculpture, Height: 64 cmSpring Moon (Trăng Xuân) – Silk Painting, 58 × 78 cm Exhibitions Participant in the National Fine Arts Exhibitions of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. Regular participant in the Annual Exhibitions of the Vietnam Fine ArtsAssociation and the Hanoi Fine Arts Association. Group Exhibition, France (2014).Artistic Practice Sculpture: stone, wood, metal, ceramic, and other materials. Painting: oil and acrylic on canvas; gouache and watercolor on silk and dó(traditional Vietnamese handmade) paper. Printmaking: woodcut and lithography. CollectionsWorks are included in the collection of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association andin private collections in South Korea, the United States, and the Netherlands. Artistic StatementFor me, art is a journey back to my roots—a place where the cultural heritageand spiritual beauty of the Vietnamese people are preserved. Through thelanguages of sculpture and painting, I tell stories of my homeland, its people,and its traditions, creating works that embody the essence of Vietnamese identity. My inspiration comes from Vietnam’s rich literary heritage, folk tales, legends,and traditional performing arts such as Chèo, Quan họ, and Ca trù. Every story,every melody, and every cultural expression nurtures my emotions andinspires my creative vision.The ever-changing beauty of Vietnam’s landscapes, its peaceful countryside,and the images of women and children are recurring subjects in my work. Inthem, I find tenderness, compassion, and enduring resilience—qualities thathave shaped the spirit and beauty of the Vietnamese people acrossgenerations.I believe that every work of art carries a mission. For me, that mission is topreserve and celebrate traditional values within the rhythm of contemporarylife. If my work can touch the hearts of viewers, awaken a sense of pride inVietnamese culture, and leave them with a lasting and meaningful emotion,then I have fulfilled the purpose of my artistic journey.
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Green
Acrylic on canvas 100x100cm 2026


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HOARAU Céline
FRANCE
The vast natural landscapes of Réunion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since2010, inspire and nourish the imagination of artists from Réunion and beyond.Drawing artistic inspiration from this natural source creates a sense ofobligation towards it; art and the environment are interdependent in manyways. Whether as a source of emotion to be translated onto a canvas inabstract form—pure essence that touches the soul or the mind—or as a toolto raise awareness through art—to evoke emotion and sensitize to therichness of our biodiversity and natural landscapes.
Céline Hoarau turned to art to express the powerful emotions she experiencedduring her immersions in nature on Réunion Island. She began withwatercolors, fascinated by the way pigments blended on water-soaked paper.The vast landscapes of Réunion, particularly the Pitons, cirques, and rampartsprotected by their inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are aparticular source of inspiration for her. She constantly seeks to translate theemotion she feels before a landscape, its power and its gentleness at thesame time. The purity of the landscape, its very essence, its light, itsatmosphere—these are the impressions she captures on her abstractcanvases or semi-figurative watercolors. She also paints inner landscapes,profound expressions born from these emotions, and questions humanity'srelationship with nature: "To immerse oneself in a landscape is also to confrontoneself, to find oneself." "Through her painting, Céline Hoarau allows us to explore our innerlandscapes in the light of her own sensitivity to nature and our humanity."(Amandine Bazin)

Stardust
Oil painting on canva
92 x 65 cm 2026
This work, "Stardust," evokes a landscape, or rather the emotion that this wild,volcanic landscape evokes. This magnificent nature reminds us of its creativepower through the volcano on Réunion Island, the "Piton de la Fournaise," andits very regular eruptions that cascade down its slopes to reach the IndianOcean. Beyond the majestic spectacle, it connects us to our origins; are wenot all made of the same elements ?"We are all stardust" - Hubert Reeves




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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hoi Tran
VietNam
Tran Thi Hoi (Hoi Tran - BoBi) Born 1986, lives and works in Hanoi, Vietnam. Tran Thi Hoi is a contemporary Vietnamese artist specializing in silk painting.She holds a Master’s degree in History Education from Hanoi NationalUniversity of Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, majoring in SilkPainting from the Vietnam University of Fine Arts. Hoi approaches silk as an extension of her soul — gentle, refined, and deeplypoetic. Her artistic practice reflects a strong commitment to preserving andrevitalizing Vietnamese traditional silk painting while integratingcontemporary expression. Through delicate layers, symbolic imagery, andemotional resonance, she explores themes of feminine strength, culturalidentity, and historical memory. Notable Achievements: * Victor Tardieu Prize 2025 * Nguyen Phan Chanh Silk Painting Scholarship & Award 2025 * Top Student Awards at Vietnam University of Fine Arts (2024–2025) * First Prize, Children’s Art Competition 1994Her works have been featured in major exhibitions such as “100+” (Centennialof Vietnam University of Fine Arts), Hanoi Creative Design Week, “Dialoguewith Ukiyo-e”, and various national art exhibitions. Tran Thi Hoi continues to bridge tradition and modernity, highlighting thequiet yet powerful voice of women in history and contemporary art.
Artwork “An”“An” is a silk painting by artist Trần Thị Hội (BoBi), created in 2025, measuring100cm x 160cm on handmade mulberry silk.The artwork draws inspiration from the life and fate of Emperor Lý ChiêuHoàng — the only female emperor in Vietnamese history. Through this figure,“An” portrays the tragedy and strength of women: the heavy burden ofdynastic responsibility, the sacrifice of personal desires, and the innerstruggles between societal prejudices and the yearning for freedom.The work expresses the profound value of “An” in a woman’s soul: it is the innerpeace and state of balance and serenity that a woman achieves afterovercoming pressures and conflicts between social roles and her true self.“An” is a story about the peace and balance within a woman’s heart!

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"An"
Silk painting 100x160cm 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hong Huyen Nguyen Thi
Vietnam
Hong Huyen is a Vietnamese artist whose work focus on a deep appreciationfor the country's artistic traditions. Inspired by everyday life of indigenouspeople, her artworks blend meaningful storytelling with expressive use ofcolor, reflecting her commitment to preserving Vietnam's cultural identity.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
BIEAF is a collaborative masterpiece created by artists from around the world.At its heart is a core mission to empowering artists and placing their creativityat the center of cultural exchange. As an open platform, BIEAF envisions afuture where artists can inspire one another, and gain mutual understandingthrough the language of art and creative expression.
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Rhythm of Spring
Acrylic on canvas 80x80cm 2026
Rhymth of Spring encompasses the grace and cultural richness of Vietnamthrough the image of two women dressed in traditional attire, performing on aVietnamese folk string instrument. Their music symbolizes harmony, renewal,and the joyful spirit of spring, while the composition reflects the artistry ofcultural heritage.

Gallery 12
BIEAF2026 - From SUN To BOY
World Artist
Invitation Exhibition
BIEAF Steering Committee announces BIEAF2026 participants. 848 artists were selected from 84 countries. The online exhibition will run from September 10, 2025 to February 28, 2026. During this period, offline exhibitions will be held at various galleries in Busan.
Gallery 12 Artists and Works Slide
You can mark hearts on your favorite artists and works.

BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HONG SOO WOO
Korea
안녕하세요~ 홍수우 작가입니다.
무위자연(無爲自然)의 생명원리와 보이지 않는 생명의 흐름을 캔버스에 구현하는서양화가입니다.세포와 자연의 본질, 그 속에서 일어나는 생성과 소멸의 역동적인 과정을 추상적인조형 세계로 탐구하는 작가입니다.주요특징과 예술세계는 다음과 같습니다.
* 예술 철학(생명의 결): 생명은 어디서 시작되고 어떻게 발현되는가라는 본질적인질문을 바탕으로 작업을 합니다. 눈에 보이지 않는 에네지와 삶의 리듬을 화면에 담아내며, 최근에 2026년5월에는 권숙자 안젤리 미술관에서 개인전 생명의 결을 개최하기도 하였습니다.
* 수행적인 작업 방식: 캔버스 위에 물감을 겹겹이 쌓아 올린뒤 다시 긁어내고, 분할하고 결합하는 행위를 끊임없이 반복합니다. 주로 드리핑기법과 그라타주 기법을활용합니다.
* 유기적 마티에르: 이러한 반복적인 과정을 통해서 만들어진 거칠고 입체적인 표면은 단순한 시각적 효과를 넘어 삶의 굵곡과 살아있는 흔적을 표현하며, 화면 전체가하나의 유기적인 생명체처럼 느껴지게 만듭니다.
* 현재 및 주요활동: 한국미술협회, 한일현대미술작가회,이형회(以形會),한국미학지음회, KCAF초대작가. 나혜석미술대전 심사원, 한국생활미술대상전 심사위원 역임,

생명의 결 (Grain of Life)
Acrylic on canvas 116.8 × 72.7cm 2026
《생명의 결》작품은 홍수우 작가의 예술 철학인 '무위자연(無爲自然)의 생명 원리'가 가장 집약적으로 담긴 핵심 작품군입니다. 눈에 보이지 않는 세포의 움직임, 대자연의 순환, 그리고 삶의 흔적을 캔버스 위로 끌어올린 작품으로 '결'이 가진 미학적의미는 단순히 화며에 나타나는 시각적인 패턴이나 무늬가 아닙니다.시간과 존재의 흔적으로 바람결, 물결, 숨결처럼 살아 숨 쉬는 모든 존재가 만들어내는 시간의 궤적이자 우주의 흐름을 뜻합니다.또한 생명 순환의 기록으로 화면 속의 무수한 선과 질감들은 세포가 분열하고 증식하며, 생성되고 소멸하는 역동적인 생명 에너지를 시각화한 것입니다.
《생명의 결》은 거칠고 강렬한 에너지가 화면을 채우고 있는 듯하지만, 동시에 동양적인 '비움'의 미학이 공존합니다.의도적으로 완벽한 형태를 만들지 않고 물감이 스스로 흐르고 뭉치게 둠으로써, 인위적인 계산을 배제한 채 자연의 순리에 화면을 맡기는 무위(無爲)의 태도를 나타냅니다
감상 팁(Tip):《생명의 결》을 감상하실 때는 멀리서 전체적인 색채의 조화를 감상하고, 가까이다가가 나이프나 도구로 긁어낸 세부적인 '흔적의 층령'을 살펴보시기 바랍니다. 생성과 소멸을 반복하는 생명의 강인한 생동감과 명상적인 평온함을 동시에 느끼실수 있습니다.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Houda Ben Othman
Tunisia
A self thought artist, I have been painting since 1996. My journey has beenshaped by numerous group exhibitions, in a constant process of research andexperimentation. Painting holds a central place in my daily life: I create almostall the time, driven by a continuous need for expression. Taking part in thisvirtual exhibition is an opportunity for me to share my artistic universe with aninternational audience.
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Holm
Acrylic 1mx80cm 2024

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Houyem kotti
Tunisia
A visual artist and assistant professor at the Higher Institute of Fine Arts inTunis, holding a doctorate in the science and techniques of art, she develops aresearch-creation practice at the intersection of the sonic and the visual.Her work explores the correspondences between musical rhythms, sensoryperceptions, and pictorial language. Through a sensitive and introspectiveapproach, she examines how sound phenomena influence emotional statesand translate into the space of the artwork. Her painting thus takes shape as avisual polyphony, where forms, colors, and gestures resonate with oneanother.
She has participated in numerous exhibitions and academic events, both inTunisia and internationally. Alongside her artistic career, she works as a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) coach and trainer.
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light rhythm
Acrylic 1mx80cm 2026


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HUNG VIET PHAM
Vietnam

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Huong Doan
Vietnam
I’m is a Vietnamese Expressionist visual artist specializing in lacquer painting.My artistic practice explores identity, gender, and human relationshipsthrough symbolic imagery. Transforming everyday objects into powerfulmetaphors, my works invite viewers to reflect on the enduring balancebetween masculinity, femininity, and the human condition.
This work is part of a series in which I explore the necktie as a symbol ofmasculinity. Each posture or form of the tie represents a different aspect ofmale character: strength, vulnerability, introspection, vitality, depth, orabandon. All of these qualities exist in relation to women and revolve aroundthem. Here, women are often represented by a single dot or a square—sometimes merely as subtle visual cues—to suggest that the harmoniousunion of man and woman is timeless, sustaining the continuity of human lifeon this Earth.
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Man and Woman
Lacquer 60cm x60cm 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Huong Tran
Vietnam
Huong Tran is a Vietnamese painter whose work explores the quiet beauty ofnature and inner stillness. Through expressive brushwork and subtle colors,she creates poetic spaces that invite contemplation and emotionalconnection.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
believe art connects people across cultures and generations. I look forward toparticipating in BIEAF2026 and sharing the quiet beauty of nature through mypaintings while learning from artists around the world.

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Realm of stillness, A quiet Haven
Oil on canvas 50 x 70cm, 60 x 80cm 2025, 2026
Huong Tran's paintings embrace nature as a space for quiet contemplationand inner peace. Through the presence of small birds, expansive greenlandscapes, and gentle light, her works express the delicate harmony betweenall living beings and the natural world. Rather than depicting specific places,the paintings invite viewers to slow down, embrace stillness, and rediscover asense of balance, belonging, and serenity in nature.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Huong Vu Kim
Vietnam
My name is Vu Kim Huong, from Vietnam. I am a self-taught amateur artistwhose paintings express personal emotions and reflections on life. Teachingchildren art inspires me every day. This competition is my first step towardpursuing art more seriously and growing as an artist.

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My son, my sun
Oil on canvas 30x40 cm 2026
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This is my first oil painting, created while teaching myself classical techniquesinspired by Raphael. I painted it before learning about this competition. Thechild is my son, whose radiant smile is the light that inspires me to keepcreating. The golden symbols surrounding him represent small suns,expressing hope, kindness, truth, and resilience. Together, they reflect mywish that these timeless values will illuminate his path throughout life.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Huynh Bao
Vietnam
I am artist Huỳnh Bảo, born in 1996. I am currently a freelance artist working inthe creative field in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Throughout my journey of exploring the beauty of painting and applied arts, Ihave always sought the intersection between design thinking, personalemotions, and cultural values in everyday life. With an endless passion forcreativity, I dedicate my time to researching, learning, and experimenting withnew forms of expression in order to create artworks that carry my own uniqueidentity.
To me, each artwork is not merely an artistic product, but also a place whereemotions are preserved, stories are conveyed, and cultural identities as well asprofound aesthetic values are expressed. The creative journey is a continuousprocess of self-improvement, expanding perspectives, and discovering newmeanings within art. I deeply value every experience along this path andaspire to contribute positive values to the creative community while spreadingthe beauty of art into everyday life.
Tell us about BIEAF2026 'From Sun To Boy' :
BIEAF2026 “From Sun To Boy” is a meaningful international art festival thatexplores the relationship between humanity, nature, and creativity. The themerepresents the journey of light and creation: the Sun symbolizes the origin oflife, energy, and inspiration, while the Boy represents the artist as a sensitivehuman being who receives this light and transforms it into artistic expression.
For me, “From Sun To Boy” is a message about the connection between natureand human imagination. It reminds us that art is not only a way to expresspersonal emotions but also a bridge to communicate love, awareness, andresponsibility toward our world. Through artistic creation, we can rediscoverthe beauty of nature, preserve its values, and inspire a more sustainablefuture.
BIEAF2026 is not only an exhibition but also a global artistic movement whereartists from different cultures share their perspectives and contribute to aworld where art, humanity, and nature exist in harmony.
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Hồng Lĩnh Nhãn (Crimson Mountain Eye)
Acrylic on Canvas 60x90cm 2025
Description of the work :
I approach painting not as a means to replicate the physical world, but as away to listen tothe subtle pulse of existence. For me, a painting is not an answer—it is an openspacewhere one may pause, breathe more slowly, and encounter the self.The abstract series “Thien Nhan” (Celestial Eye) emerges from years of artisticexploration,and grounded in the belief that dreams are not meant to be decoded byreason. They existas a silent current, guiding us into the unnamed layers of the living psyche.In this realm, light and darkness do not oppose one another but merge into aprimordial stateof perception.
“Thien Nhan” represents the invisible eye within us—the eye of intuition. Itdoes not see through form nor measure through logic, but perceives throughresonance.
Color, form, and rhythm in my work do not aim to describe or direct; theysimply exist as thebreath of being. Each painting is a trace of the moment where humanconsciousness meetsthe universe—where the finite touches the infinite.“Thien Nhan” is an invitation: enter the work in silence, so that you may notonly see—but beseen.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hye Kyung Ban
Korea
나는 자연 속에 스며 있는 시간과 기억의 흔적을 화폭에 담고자 한다. 계절에 따라 변화하는 풍경은 단순한 자연의 모습이 아니라 삶의 순환과 내면의 감정을 비추는 거울이다. 눈 위에 드리운 그림자, 물에 비친 하늘, 바람에 흔들리는 갈대는 자연이 전하는 조용한 언어이며, 나는 이를 색채와 붓질로 기록한다. 나의 작업은 자연을 재현하는 것을 넘어, 풍경 속에 머무는 사색과 감정을 공유하는 과정이다. 자연과 인간의내면이 만나는 순간을 통해 삶의 본질과 아름다움을 탐구하고자 한다.
Description of the work :〈겨울의 숨결〉
광활한 설원이 화면을 가득 채운 작품이다. 눈 위에 드리워진 푸른 그림자와 굽이치는 지형은 겨울 특유의 차가움 속에서도 생명력이 살아 있음을 보여준다. 멀리 보이는 산과 숲은 공간의 깊이를 형성하며, 적갈색 수목은 흰 설원과 대비를 이루어 겨울풍경의 서정성을 강조한다. 고요한 자연 속에 스며든 시간의 흐름과 침묵의 아름다움을 표현한 작품이다.
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겨울 하늘 아래
oil on canvas 5호P 2025
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hye Young OH
Korea
숙명여자대학교 대학원 석사개인전 13회, 단체전 180여 회레핀, 도쿄, 뉴욕, LA, 베이징, 밀라노, 루브르 아트페어 등 국내외 전시일본 신원전 국제대상,국제동경마스터즈무감사한국미술협회, 전업작가회, 현대한국화협회종로미술협회 부회장 및 자문위원 역임각종 미술단체 심사위원 역임


Jingabi
시키시(화선지),먹 (ink_stick) 10호 2025
“진가비(Jingabi)는 빛의 씨앗이다”
“우주에서 지구로 쉬지않고 굴러들어온다”
“동그래서 자유롭게 어느방향이든 갈수있다”
"혼자 있어도 3.3.5.5 손잡고 다녀도 이뿌다."
"진가비는 빛이지만 내게는 꽃이고, 진갑에 나온 내 아들이다."



BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hyeonjin Cheon
Korea
Hyeonjin Cheon is a Korean artist exploring the intersection of traditionalMinhwa and Hangul. Through delicate compositions on Hanji, she reinterpretsKorean cultural motifs, bridging the past and present with a quiet, poetictouch.
Description of the work :
This artwork reinterprets traditional Korean Minhwa through a contemporaryand playful perspective by combining a character-like white dog with symbolicelements of Korean folk painting. Dressed in traditional attire and placedbeside a porcelain jar inscribed with “吉祥如意” (wishing good fortune andfulfillment), the figure embodies blessings, prosperity, and happiness. The useof Hanji, mother-of-pearl details, and vivid traditional colors bridges heritageand modern visual language, creating a warm and approachable expression ofKorean identity.
'From Sun To Boy' :
The theme “From Sun to Boy” conveys a message of connection betweennature and humanity, as well as between generations. The “sun” symbolizeslife, hope, and accumulated wisdom, while the “boy” represents the future andendless possibilities. Together, they suggest a continuous cycle in whichvalues and experiences are passed on across time. Within the context ofenvironmental awareness, the theme reminds us that humans are notseparate from nature but are deeply connected to it. Beyond environmentalissues, it encourages respect for diversity, coexistence, and the responsibilityof building a better future together. Through art, this theme inspires reflectionon the power of connection and shared humanity.

Auspicious Winds, Radiant Wishes
Hanji (traditional Korean paper),
mother-of-pearl, traditional Korean paintingpigments
30×30cm 2026


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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HYEONJUNG KWON
Korea
nspired by daily scenes and the vitality of flowers, I explore the tactile synergybetween painting and crafts. My artistic journey expands into metal designand tapestry, transforming everyday moments into tangible art.
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Everyday Life
oil painting 25.7×20.8 inch 2026
Description of the work :
Rendered in rich oil layers, this piece captures a cozy, lyrical slice of daily lifeentwined with nature. Under a magnificent, fruit-laden persimmon tree, apeaceful yard unfolds with a charming house, grazing cats, and gentle figurestending the earth. Vibrant magpies leap across a soft pink sky, filling the scenewith vitality. The thick, tactile texture reflects a deep affection for everydaymoments, creating a warm, comforting sanctuary.


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HYERI AN
Korea
I am An Hye-ri, an artist who captures the noble vitality of wildlife through thesoft yet firm texture of dry media. Although I did not formally major in fine arts, I have walked a self-taught pathin art, drawing the precious lives I encountered along the journey of life. Theprocess of meticulously layering each strand of fur and every glimmer of lightin an animal's eye goes beyond simple depiction for me; it is a time of aligningthe textures of our hearts to commune deeply with that being.The "moon," which stands at the center of my work, is not merely a light in thenight sky. The shape of the moon, which repeatedly waxes and wanes,signifies the cycle of life shared by humans and animals alike. It symbolizes thehope and future within our hearts, illuminating our path so we never lose ourway even in the darkness. Rising sometimes in brilliant gold and at other timesin serene silver, the moon blesses the sublime journey of the subjects in mypaintings as they move toward their dreams.


The Guardian
Colored pencil,gouache on paper panel
90.9 x 72.7 cm 2026
The elephant in this painting is a being that carries the light of hope on itsback, walking ahead of us to clear the path.
The "moon," which occupies the center of the canvas, is not a mere celestialbody. It is "life" itself, resembling the life cycles of both humans and animalsthat repeatedly wax and wane. It symbolizes the hope and future we ought tostrive for. The elephant’s act of walking toward the moon in this artworksignifies a sublime will—an unstoppable advance toward one's own dreamsand future.



BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hyeyoung An
Korea
College of Fine Arts, Sung Kyun Kwan UniversitySolo Exhibition the 22nd & Art Fair Booth Solo Exhibition the 33ndParticipated in more than 200 major group exhibitions and activitiesKorean Cuitural Center and LasVegasHotel in Los Angeles, USA


Teddy-bear composition
Acrylic on canvas 45.5cm x45.5cm 2025
Artist’s Note – Teddy-bear SeriesThe artist’s Teddy-bear embodies pure affection — a presence that brings ahappy smile.Each Teddy-bear in the paintings carries the artist’s heart, wishing to conveywarmth to those who encounter the work.By projecting the feeling of wanting to share love, the Teddy-bear becomes areflection of that emotion.The Korean-inspired lines and colors, as well as the spatial divisions created bythose lines, not only structure the composition but also represent a space ofrest the artist seeks — a personal and intimate realm within the work.Through this unique division of space, the artist invites viewers to experiencevarious emotions and to imagine another world — one that need not be real,but exists beautifully within the heart of the painting.



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Urban Minhwa:New York in Bloom
장지에 채색 24 × 24 inch 2026
이 작품은 달항아리의 형태 안에 뉴욕의 도시 풍경과 민화적 상징을 담은 현대 민화입니다. 달항아리는 위와 아래의 형태가 만나 하나의 조화를 이루듯, 서로 다른 문화와 시간이 자연스럽게 이어지는 공간을 의미합니다. 뉴욕의 스카이라인과 다리, 자유의 여신상은 아이들이 살아가는 현재의 풍경이고, 모란·소나무·산수·파도는 한국적 뿌리와 삶의 염원을 담고 있습니다. 낯선 도시 속에서도 전통은 피어나고, 그 안에서 아이들이 자신의 정체성을 아름답게 받아들이길 바라는 마음을 표현했습니다.
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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
HYO SOON JEONG
Korea
정효순 작가는 바위를 매개로 바위를 자연물이 아닌 존재와 관계의 은유로 전환한다. 오랜세월 풍화와 침식을 견디며 형성된 바위는 자연의 시간성을 품고 있으며 동시에 인간 삶의 흔적과 공동체의 서사를 담아내는 매개체로 기능한다.무위자연의사유속에서 자신의 내면을 통찰하고 인간과사회,생명과 시간의 순환을 탐구한다.
응축된 시간은 바위를 자연의 대상이 아니라 존재의 은유로 제시한다.세개의 바위는 서로 접촉하지 않지만 긴장된 관계망을 형성한다. 어둡고 심연같은 배경은 존재가 놓인 세계의 불확실성을 암시하며 그 위에 떠 있는 바위들은 개별적 존재의 고독과 공존의 가능성을 동시에 드러낸다. 이 작품은 인간이란 독립된 개체이면서도 타자와의 관계속에서만 의미를 획득하는 존재임을 사유하게 된다. 특히 세 바위 사이의 거리와 균형은 현대사회에서 개인과 공동체가 맺는 관계의 역동성을 함축적으로보여준다.
해에게서 소년에게는 현대적 복잡성과역동성, 불확실한 미래에 대한 열정적 도전으로 다가왔다.

응축된 시간
순지, 먹, 아교, 분채 10호 2026


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hyoung ju Son
Korea
안녕하세요 [민구스토리] 작가 손형주입니다.
마치 인간의 모습을 하고있는 빨간 꽃 "민구"가 물뿌리개 섬을 찾아 떠나는 여정을조각과 평면으로 이야기하고 있습니다. 도 심 속 아 스 팔 트 위 에 서 도 꽃 이 피 어 나 듯 이 우 리 에 게 도 강 인 한 생 명 력이 있 으 리 라 믿 는 다. 빨 간 꽃 "민 구" 처 럼 목 표 를 향 해 도 전 하 고 나 아 가 는 열정적이고 아름다운 그 런 사 람 ..
제목: 민구스토리에 온걸 환영해.
민구스토리 책들 위에 앉아 우리를 반겨주는 민구의 모습 , 깔려있는책들의 제목은이때까지 개인전 제목들로 써져있다.

Welcome to Mingu story
레진,pal 170x220x300mm 2026


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hyung phil park
Korea
An artist who elevates artistic value by utilizing discarded, worthless boxes.
Discarded boxed were infused with new life through, reborn as works of artthrough a borderless feast of blending colors, they capture the essence oftime and space


Endless fro
Aclill 45.5x53cm 2026


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hyunsook Lim
Korea
I am a Korean artist who captures the quiet beauty of everyday life throughwarm, contemplative paintings. My work reflects gentle emotions, intimatemoments, and a deep connection with nature, inviting viewers to pause,reflect, and find comfort in the ordinary.

만추
Oil on canvas 53x45.5 2025
Bathed in gentle sunlight, traditional earthen jars rest beside a stone wallbeneath a persimmon tree heavy with ripened fruit. This painting captures apeaceful moment in a Korean countryside setting, where nature and daily lifeexist in quiet harmony. The warm light, earthy textures, and seasonal colorsevoke memories of home, tradition, and the simple beauty found in ordinarymoments. Through this work, the artist invites viewers to pause, reflect, andappreciate the timeless comfort of a familiar landscape.


BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Hyun Sook Moon
Korea
M.F.A Department of Fine Arts, Graduate School of Art, Suwon University / 10times of Solo Exhibition /23 times of Art Fair (solo Booth Exhibition) /Over 150 times of Group Exhibition, Invitation Exhibition
The Imagine series explores human relationships and emotions throughsimplified house forms that serve as symbolic representations of people andcommunities. Created through the accumulation of diverse materials andlayered techniques, the works visualize the processes of communication,connection, and coexistence. The houses overlap, merge, and extend into newfaces and forms, suggesting the many ways individuals interact and influenceone another. Rather than presenting fixed narratives, the series invites viewersto engage their imagination and discover personal meanings within theimagery. Memories, experiences, and emotions gathered throughout lifebecome interconnected, generating unique imagined landscapes. Throughthese evolving relationships, Imagine reflects the beauty of shared existenceand the human desire to connect, communicate, and live together in anincreasingly complex world.

imagine#26.1
Mixed media on canvas 72.7x72.7cm 2026


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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
Ignacio Carbó del Moral
España
Nacho Carbó (b. 1975) is a visual artist and architect—holding degrees fromETSAV and the École d’Architecture de Paris La Villette—and holds adoctorate from the UPV, with research focused on the relationships betweenlandscape, art, and architecture in the late 20th century.After more than a decade running his own practice—designing andconstructing architectural works such as the L’Alcora Ceramics Museum, theSoler i Godes Nursery School in Castellón, and numerous single-family homes—he has divided his professional activity between art and architecture since2016.Notable recent exhibitions include *La piel que respira* at Galería Freijo inMadrid and *Geometrías Implícitas*—alongside Juan Suárez and FernandoClemente—at Galería Rafael Ortiz in Seville.He is currently engaged in study and research regarding new materialities andthe creation of art projects using elements derived from nature.
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Todos somos líquenes-I
Photography printed in Dibon 50X70 cm 2025
We are all lichens is a research project that aims to underline the extraordinarysymbiotic relationships established between fungi and other organisms andtheir potentiality to build up new ways of doing. It seeks to shed light onhidden and invisible realities that are not only poetic but also political.

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BIEAF2026 Invited Artist
ILham Badreddine Mahfouz
USA
I am abstract artist working in painting in USA, had the honor to participate inover 145 group exhibits and 13 solo art exhibits , received several awards formy artworks and my work in museums in USA and Korea Republic.
Description of the work :
My painting is aging wisdom, acrylic and sands on canvas for textures, sands isfrom the earth , inspired with wisdom of our respectable elders to have faithand hope for the future regardless of the situation.
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Experience of wisdom is peace
Mixed media Acrylic on canvas 9x12 inches 2026


























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