Kim Duck-Yong (b. 1961) was born in Gwangju, Korea, and received his B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the Department of Painting at Seoul National University in Korea. His artistic practice integrates both traditional and contemporary elements. Kim follows the tradition of oriental paintings by using ancient wood as his canvas, which allows the viewer to sense the warmth of nature through minor details. Kim primarily explores the contemporary mechanics of Korean society by highlighting the importance of traditional materials and painting key iconographies that echo with his heritage. His works reveal the change of time with its attribute of intergenerational transience that overarches old and new histories. With works included in important institutional collections in Korea such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul Museum of Art, Park Soo-Keun Museum, and Gyeonggi Museum of Art, Kim has been recognized as one of the established artists among the Korean art scene. 

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