Jennifer Kwon
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Live in harmony with nature
Jennifer Kwon
Wildlife Artist and Storyteller
Artist Biography
Jennifer Kwon is a wildlife artist with a background in computer science engineering, living in the Pacific Northwest. Drawing inspiration from nature and her family, she creates artwork that highlights the harmony and peacefulness of wildlife, often depicting animals in family settings.
Jennifer’s artistic talent was first recognized in kindergarten, and she continued to excel in art after moving to the United States in 7th grade. She participated in an experimental project at the Smithsonian Institution and won first place in a high school art contest. While studying computer science at Ohio State University, she also pursued art through Art Instruction School.
After raising a family, Jennifer returned to painting and began freelancing under the name JKPGALLERY. She has led Harmony of Color since 2009 and also served in 2013-2016 as vice president and president of the Korean American Artists Association of Washington State (KAAW). Jennifer remains an active member of KAAW, using her art to inspire others and promote wildlife conservation.
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Artist Statement
“Painting is therapy and Art brings a balance in our everyday lives”
Nature serves as both the foundation and essence of my work. The expansive beauty of the natural world and the ever-changing transformation of life within it continually inspire and captivate me. The idea of different forms of life interacting in harmony fills me with a sense of wonder and motivates me to paint. My view of nature is an innocent, friendly world where humans and animals coexist and share a peaceful, sociable atmosphere.
This vision becomes a central theme in my artwork, where I aim to capture nature as I imagine it—creating a childlike, imaginary sanctuary that provides both a refuge for my mind and soul. I paint to share this dreamlike space with others, inviting them to experience the joy, peace, and humor I find in the natural world.
Inspired by the old Masters, I strive to keep my artistic process pure, focusing on a minimal color palette and working with oil or acrylic on canvas. My technique is simple yet deliberate: I layer colors, blending them directly on the canvas or palette, using intentional brushstrokes to create depth, texture, and light.
My work often features wildlife, accompanied by a narrative of imagination, as though I’m crafting a story for a gathering of children. Through my paintings, I hope to offer warmth and joy, while expressing a sense of harmony, peace, and humor in a world that feels both familiar and fantastical.