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Artworks
Ji Wook Choi
A Special Crew, 2023Oil on canvas30” x 24”A group portrait of seven children wearing brightly colored hoodies and jackets, standing against a solid teal background. They all look forward and smile. Some pose casually, with arms over each other's shoulders.Biography Ji Wook Choi is a San Francisco-based fine artist with a deep passion for painting and education. With a background in elementary school teaching, she now works in the...Biography
Ji Wook Choi is a San Francisco-based fine artist with a deep passion for painting and education. With a background in elementary school teaching, she now works in the education nonprofit sector, advocating for equitable and high-quality learning opportunities for all children.
While Ji Wook primarily works with oil paints, she enjoys exploring different mediums, constantly experimenting with color, texture, and new materials. She paints regularly in her home studio and at the Jean Henry School of Art, where she finds inspiration and guidance from her teacher and fellow artists.
Born in Korea, Ji Wook moved with her family to a small town in Argentina at the age of three, where she spent most of her formative years before relocating to California in high school. Navigating multiple cultures, she finds strength in her diverse experiences and perspectives.Through painting, she has found both joy and a sense of belonging, using her art as a means of self-expression and connection.
Her work is deeply personal, drawing inspiration from nature, her travels, and the intricate layers of her multicultural identity.