Sueyon Yang, (b. 1988 ) is an artist who resides between her native home of Seoul, Korea as well as Hong Kong. Her body of work is inspired by humanity’s anxieties towards death and the forlorn pursuit of achieving immortality. She approaches this complex theme through the lens of traditional Korean painting and symbolism, which she specifically studied at the Seoul National University in Korea, graduating with both her Bachelors (2011) and Masters of Fine Arts (2014). Her traditional artistic background creates the framework to produce visually captivating works which grapple with the unpredictability and lack of control of human longevity. This is further emphasized by the use of traditional motifs, such as using particular flora and fauna which carry specific meaning in traditional Korean art, though they are presented in a manner which creates a sense of modern emotional expression. Her paintings invite the viewer into a visual reflection of humanity’s collective fears. She has had multiple group and solo exhibitions around the world, including a nomination for the ‘Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize’ in London (2021). She most recently completed a DFA course for Korean traditional painting from Seoul National University, with her works continuously being showcased in various shows, institutions, and art competitions.