Join us at Pekara Bakery & Bistro as we proudly host a series of collections of Soyoung Jung‘s art for the Boneyard Arts Festival! Immerse yourself in the vibrant and inspiring works of this talented artist while enjoying our cozy café atmosphere.
Soyoung Jung, originally from South Korea, now lives and works as an artist in Champaign, Illinois. She earned a MFA degree in Fine Arts from Purdue University and explores themes of memory, place, and cultural identity in her work. Jung works on both portraits and urban landscapes, which sometimes become integrated. Her artistic journey has grown out of her shift from place to place in the U.S. This has led her to portray emotional and psychological landscapes representing her surroundings and figurative subjects. Inspired by her home country, South Korea, she uses traditional Korean materials such as mulberry paper, calligraphy ink , and watercolors to create evocative visual narratives. Through practicing a traditional Korean painting method in her work as she paints her surroundings, Jung seeks to demonstrate a cross-cultural perspective.
You can view Soyoung Jung’s art during our regular open hours:
Friday: 7 AM – 2 PM
Saturday: 7 AM – 2 PM
Sunday: 8 AM – 3 PM
For additional questions, call (217) 607-8179. Find us online at pekarabistro.com or follow us on Instagram @pekarabakery for additional information!
