InJung Oh is a Chicago based visual artist. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her most recent solo exhibition was at Bluerider Art Gallery in Taipei City Taiwan. Reviews of her works have been featured in the China Times, China Post, NowNews, Youth Daily News, and ETtoday among others. She has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Spain, Italy, Mexico and the US. Her work can be found in private and public collections of the Government State of Illinois, Zhou B Art Center, among others.
InJung Oh explores the power of relationships between the sexes and cultural challenge using dynamics symbolism. Her work searches to find answers to find answers to questions about the dichotomy of her ‘dual’ condition as a Korean-American woman, while embracing inspiration from those tensions between opposing energies within society, culture and gender. InJung’s work presents an always-changing personal narrative of self-discovery.
Oh’s recent works focuses on “Volossom.” It is a continuation of King and I Series, where flower, petals, and stamen as symbolism for life and the existence, continuation, mortality, and rejuvenation of the subject. “Volossom”, which is a term created by Oh, means “manifestation of wish or will.” The predominant form symbolizes both; positivity against adversity and perseverance. Oh suggests the importance of the human spirit as an uncompromising reality, offering a unique artistic point and worldview.