Kim Duck-Yong (b. 1961 in Suncheon, Korea) received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the Department of Painting at Seoul National University. Rooted in East Asian traditions, Kim uses wood as his canvas, incorporating natural materials like mother-of-pearl and organic dyes into his compositions. His works reinterpret traditional Korean aesthetics through a contemporary lens while exploring the philosophical relationship between nature and humanity. Reflecting on the cycle of life, they emphasize the harmonious ecology and interconnectedness of the universe. Kim's works are held in major public collections in Korea, including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, the Seoul Museum of Art, Park Soo Keun Museum, and the Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art. Widely exhibited and collected, he is recognized as a significant figure in contemporary Korean art.