Bryan Park
Language magician artist
Bryan Park is a calligraphic expressionist who creates artworks using languages from around the world.
Exhibitions
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Open Planet Project, Duluth Middle School (May 2022)
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Open Planet Project, Atlanta (2 PLACE) (Sep~Oct 2022)
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The 1st National Adaptive Sports Festival, Kansas City (2022)
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Fluton County Government (Jan 2023)
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Autism Expo 2022, Korea (July 2022)
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Endangered Animal Exhibition with Lush Korea (July 2022)
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Online exhibition (‘Picture Mom’) at Naver Café (2022) The Rabbit Universe (Feb 2023)
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Special exhibition (‘A Masterpiece that Brightens the World’) for World Autism Awareness Day (Apr 2023)
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Open Planet Project, Atlanta (Aug 2023)
Awards and recognitions
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1st place, Reflections ‘Visual Arts’, Level Creek Elementary School (2011~2012)
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Honorable mention, KASEC Dream Art Contest (2021)
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Honorable mention, KASEC Dream Art Contest (2022)
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And many others (total of 10 awards)
Celebrating MLK Day
Freeom - Martin Luther King, Jr.
24” W x 18” H | Oil pastel, alcohol marker | 2023
“Freedom - Martin Luther King, Jr.” is the artist’s contribution to the collection in celebration of 2024 MLK Day. He wrote MLK's name in mirror mode and included various representations of MLK, such as his age, relevant geographies, the expression “I Have a Dream,” freedom, and peace in multiple languages.
The artist used oil pastels to create the colorful and dynamic background, overlaying a variety of numbers, letters, shapes, and images to symbolize peace and harmony in a diverse world.
I Have a Dream
20” W x 16” H | Oil pastel, alcohol marker | 2023
“I Have a Dream” is another contribution to this collection by Brian Park for the celebration of MLK Day. Peace, Dream, Name, and “I Have a Dream” - words and phrases that symbolize MLK’s values and vision - are written in mirror mode. Slivers of light symbolizing hope emerge from the dark, acrylic background. MLK is depicted with oversized ears and in different colors to convey the message that we must all listen carefully to different perspectives. The heart on the chest represents freedom and equality achieved through love.
Celebrating Independence Day
The Light of Hope that Emerges Even in the Darkness of War
24" W x 18" H | Acrylic on canvas | 2022
Despite being devastated by Russia's invasion, losing family and friends, Ukrainians gather to save their country and their families even in the darkness. In their resilience, we see the light of hope, wishing for freedom, peace, and an end to the war.
Peace - Stop the War
20" W x 16" H | Acrylic on canvas | 2022
Artist's description of the artwork
I wrote "Stop the war" in the Russian language. It is depicted against the backdrop of the Russian flag, symbolizing a desire for peace on top of the painting.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Beacon of Freedom
16" W x 20" H | Acrylic on canvas | 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as a figure who contributed to promoting nonviolence and reducing racial discrimination within the United States, advocating for racial equality. His efforts symbolize freedom from oppression. The symbolic meaning of holding a torch is imbued, and on top of it, numbers and letters are depicted in the artwork to symbolize freedom and dreams.
My Freedom
20" W x 16" H | Oil pastel, acrylic on canvas | 2023
Artist's description of the artwork
When I see a yellow school bus, I find peace of mind and happiness. Playing the piano also gives me a sense of freedom. Expressing shapes, letters, and language through art is also freedom for me. I hope to express my freedom by drawing what I love with people around me.
World Liberation
20" W x 16" H | Acrylic on canvas | 2022
Artist's description of the artwork
In the world, there are various things oppressed in different forms. We dream of liberation in our lives, both mentally and physically. I boldly expresses liberation in various colors.
Shining Independence
48" W x 36" H | Acrylic, spray paint on canvas | 2022
Artist's description of the artwork
I depict an overcoming of all oppression and suffering in the darkness by raising both arms and shouting "Hooray," showing the white figure of a dove, the symbol of peace, and displaying a strong will declaring independence.
Other representative artworks by the artist
