Born in Seoul, South Korea on September 14, 1949, Myung “Mario” Jung began his promising career as a professional artist in the mid 1980’s. Graduating from the Seoul Industrial Junior College in 1971, Mario longed for his artistic talents to take flight and in 1986 he entered the Exhibition of Fine Art of the Seoul Artists Association where he was awarded the Grand Prize of Western style painting. Due to this immediate success, Mario was invited to become a member of the Seoul Artists Association, which he has now been a member of for over 30 years. 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. His multi-faceted talents allow him to create richly colored landscapes, brimming with texture and warmth. Brushstrokes announced by fields of color and thick paint brings viewers to the setting sun across the spanning poppies or nestle them safely under a shaded tree. In contrast, his photorealistic paintings create subtlety and sensuality as two lilies intertwine or pears reflect across a stark black canvas. Truly a talented artist, Mario’s emerging popularity is heightened by his ability to create such a diverse range of work. 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 MolwooAssociation 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)