Hyungyung Jang 장현경
Lives in Germany
hxxkxx.work@gmail.com





Hyungyung Jang (b.1994) is a visual artist based in Germany who draws inspiration from objects she encounters in urban environments or digital spaces. Her practice explores the ephemeral forms of objects, the tension generated by contrasts and collisions, and the complex interrelationships between mass production and consumer society. In an intuitive process, she reconfigures and installs objects found in various locations, merging them with photography and installation to create distinct works. Through this approach, objects beyond conventional boundaries, fragile relationships, and ambiguous or obsolete forms are aesthetically visualized. Simultaneously, the artist assigns new meaning to mass-produced objects whose utility has become obscured, encouraging critical reflection.


Education

  • 2024- MA, Photography Studies and Practice, Folkwang Universität der Künste, Essen, Germany
  • 2020-2024 BA, Photography, Folkwang Universität der Künste, Essen, Germany
  • 2013-2017 BA, Fine Art, Kookmin University, Seoul, Southkorea


Exhibitions
  • 2026 <Stopover>, SAANA Gebäude, Essen, Germany
  • 2025 <Mensch, Zeit, Ort>, Kunst und Kulturverein Spedition e.V., Bremen, Germany
  • 2025 <Unframed/Reframed>, Spinnerei Halle14, Leipzig, Germany
  • 2025 <Time to say goodbye>, Frauen Kulturbüro NRW Fabrik Heeder, Krefeld, Germany
  • 2025 <f² Fotofestival> Buchsalon, Dortmund, Germany
  • 2025 <Süß? Sauer?> Galerie 52, Essen, Germany
  • 2024 <Folkwang Finale>, SAANA Gebäude, Essen, Germany
  • 2024 <The proof of the Pudding is in the eating>, neue Musik Zentrale, Essen, Germany
  • 2024 <Frische Luft>, Galerie 52, Essen, Germany

Book Fair
  • 2025 <Miss Read> Art book fair and festival, Berlin, Germany

Self Publications and Projects
  • 2025 <Fake Nostalgia>, artwork with Jiun Kwon ︎fonts in use
  • 2024 <Crumbling, light, and vanishing things>, self produced