Born in Seoul, South Korea on September 14, 1949, Myung “Mario” Jung began his promising career as an artist in the mid 80’s. His life changed dramatically when he was paralyzed, blinded and deafened as side effects from a catastrophic, third-story, balcony
fall. Not even interested in food, Mario was giving up until he had a spiritual dream that renewed his strength and his will to live.
Leaving doctors, family, and friends amazed and perplexed, Mario recovered completely and has since meticulously developed his flexible artistic style. Working in a multitude of genres, Mario’s emerging popularity is heightened by his ability to create a diverse
range of work from classic and realistic stills, popular among Nu Realists Collectors,
to passionate impastos with richly textured details.
Mario has been a member of the Seoul Artist Association for more than 30 years and has received grand prize honors in the category of Western Art from the association’s Exhibition of Fine Artists. His collectors reach around the world and his personal
dreams are being fulfilled one painting at a time.
Career Synopsis
March 1971 - Graduated from Seoul Industrial Junior College
July 1986 - Awarded Grand Prize of Western style painting at the Exhibition of Fine Artist of
the Seoul’s Artist Association
September 1987 - Submit for exhibition of painting to Korea Art Exhibition
March 1988 - Submit for exhibition of Un-Conception Painting to Korea Art Exhibition
April 1990 - Submit for exhibition at New York Art Expo
September 1990 - Submit for Western Style Painting to Korea Art Exhibition
September 1991 - Submit for Western Style Painting to Korea Art Exhibition
November 1991 - Submit for exhibition of painting to Korea Art Exhibition
April 1992 - Submit for exhibition for Dino-A Art Festival of Dong-A Press Company
September 1992 - Submit for exhibition of Korea Art Exhibition
November 1992 - Submit for exhibition of Korea Art Exhibition
March 1993 - Submit for exhibition of Korea Art Exhibition; Submit for Molwoo-
Association Art Exhibition; Submit for HANKIIK Art and Culture Association
September 1993 - Submit for exhibition of Korea Art Exhibition
November 1993 - Submit for exhibition of Korea Art Exhibition
Since July 1986 Mr. Jung has been a member of the Seoul Artist Association
2003 - 2007 - Exhibited at Art Expo New York (annually)