Soon Ja Terwee, born in Seoul, South Korea, 1971. Photographer, Graphic designer, Artist. Majored in Visual Arts from the Royal Academy of The Hague and received a B.A. in Graphic Design & Typography. Currently working as a Graphic designer for an internet company in Leiden. Have a look at http://web.mac.com/artcouncil Being adopted means to me that something is taken away from me the moment I arrived in the Netherlands to start a new life. But with that new life came also an opportunity to develop myself into the person I am, which is sometimes so colorful, wonderful, painful, sad and beautiful. With my artwork I try to visualize my thoughts and emotions on being an adoptee from Korea, raised in the Netherlands. Always trying to find a balance between Dutch culture and Korean background. With POPA I would like to contribute to more positive passion in peoples life through my colorful paintings and artworks. With my artworks I would like to bring people closer to their own passions. These are my colors, my shapes I use to express myself. But what I feel doesn't have to relate to other peoples feelings, but it can be a starting point to express oneself. The bright colors, the simple 2-dimensional shapes I use in my paintings seem so happy, so playful, almost childish. But there is a meaning behind it, that starts with a feeling. That feeling can grow into a passion. Exhibitions in Oslo (2001), Seoul (2004) and Kyoto (2004).
"Sisters ", acrylics, sold. "Red Girl ", acrylics, 30x30, 350 euro. "Lily-girl ", acrylics, 30x30, 350 euro. "Spaceboy ", acrylics, 30x30, 350 euro. "Green-girl ", acrylics, 30x30, 350 euro. "Firehorse ", acrylics, 650 euro. "Onni" sold. "Nanun" sold. "Oppa" sold. "Sibling", acrylics, 60x50, 525 euro. "Onni Oppa", acrylics, 100x70, sold.
"POPA", acrylics, 60x50, 525 euro.	http://web.mac.com/artcouncil