Koo Jeong A


Koo Jeong A is a South-Korean born and Paris-based mixed-media and installation artist.
Koo studied at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. She worked as an artist-in-residence in the Augarten Contemporary in 2002.
Her work has included still and moving images, sound and scent, found objects, the natural environment, and site-specific installation.
The New York Times referred to her work as having diverse influences and themes of childhood longing. Art in America called her work "focused", "quiet", and "quirky."

Select exhibitions

In 2016, she was named "2016 Artist of the Year" by the Korean Cultural Centre UK.
In 2005 she was awarded the Hermès Korea Missulsang prize.
In 2002, Koo was a finalist for the Hugo Boss Prize at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.

Public collections

Koo's work may be found in several public institutions, including: