Biography

Born and educated in Korea, Shyun Song moved to the United States in 1989. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Education from Ewha Woman's University, Seoul, Korea. Her work experience includes 15 years as a banker in Korea and 3 years teaching in Los Angeles. Since moving to New York in 2000, she has been pursuing painting full-time at the Art Students League of New York and at her studio.

It took her several decades to return to her first love: art. In grade school, she was a self-motivated young artist. During her adolescent years, however, the scope of her curiosity about life widened and art seemed too narrow a path for her. In college, the motto of her major, self-realization, inspired her and became an enduring theme in her life. While she was writing a critical analysis on Children's Biography for her Master's degree, she was convinced of the fullness of the human potential.

Song enjoyed her banking career for its constantly challenging situations that demanded her to develop the wide spectrum of her potential. Teaching, however, was not for her, although it was rewarding. When she began drawing at the League, she found herself feeling immediately at home. Resuming art meant a homecoming after a long excursion. Art satisfies her fully, since it demands all of her being and all of the viewers'. She believes that a total rapport through art can enlarge our souls.

Exhibitions Upcoming

2007

Solo exhibition:
Tracing Eden, The Interchurch Center, New York

Exhibitions Past

2007

Solo exhibitions:
Panorama, Saint Peter's Church, New York
Colors in Nature, Gallery Xpose, New Jersey

Group exhibition:
Columbia University's Center for Women's Reproductive Care, New York

2006

Solo exhibition:
Naturescapes, Hammarskjold Tower, New York

Two-Person exhibition:
Beyond Reality, Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery, New York

2005

Solo exhibitions:
From Afar, Pisticci, New York
Skyscape, Harrison Library Gallery, New York

Group exhibitions:
Transforming Reality, Agora Gallery, SoHo, New York Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery, New York
Mamaroneck Town Center, New York

2004

Juried exhibition:
Organization of Independent Artists, New York

Solo exhibition:
Us, Through My Eyes, Harrison Library Gallery, New York

Group exhibitions:
Mamaroneck Town Center, New York
Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery, New York

2003

Group exhibitions:
Mamaroneck Artists Guild Gallery, New York