Youn Kyoung Cho

Overview

Youn Kyoung Cho, known as the artist, Youn Cho, was born in 1971 in South Korea. At nineteen she left for Europe and was awarded first prize with credit when she graduated from the École Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg.

 

In 1998, she moved to Nice, savouring the free spirit, good humour and joie de vivre this French Riviera town had to offer. She produced her vivid “Girls” sculptures, full of life and spontaneity, that take turns in depicting mischievous and tender moments in childhood and adolescence along with the dreams and emotions they bring.

 

Youn works comfortably in a range of contrasting materials including resin, terracotta and bronze. Ranging from miniature to gigantic proportions, her creations are inspired by Ben, Arman, Sosno and Niki de St. Phalle. Her “Comédie Humaine” series inaugurated a new phase of “bas-relief-panels” or, as Michel Rémy describes them, “photo-sculptures”.

 

Youn’s work is in line with the enlightening trend at the Ecole de Nice where she is recognized as one of the most outstanding artists in this field.

Works
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, After school, 2023
    After school, 2023
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Ballet, 2021
    Ballet, 2021
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Best friends, 2024
    Best friends, 2024
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Bunny
    Bunny
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Dreamer, 2024
    Dreamer, 2024
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Hope, 2022
    Hope, 2022
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Innocence, 2012
    Innocence, 2012
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Medium Party, 2023
    Medium Party, 2023
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Nobody understands me..., 2023
    Nobody understands me..., 2023
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Party (Medium), 2024
    Party (Medium), 2024
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Pin Up n.3
    Pin Up n.3
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Ready, 2022
    Ready, 2022
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Rêveuse, 2023
    Rêveuse, 2023
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Scoop, 2018
    Scoop, 2018
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Start Dive, 2024
    Start Dive, 2024
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Surprise, 2023
    Surprise, 2023
  • Youn Kyoung Cho, Youna’s one spring, 2023
    Youna’s one spring, 2023
Exhibitions