Kitae Yoo is an artist who is visually constructing images of human beings’ behavior and essentials from various perspectives in order to have a better understanding of mankind and himself. He is interested in researching individuals in different social conditions such as sex, environments, or religions, and how the phenomena have been evolving or recurring throughout human history.
EDUCATION
2008
BFA, Photography. Keimyung University [Nam-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea]. Dec. 2008.
2023
MA, The Image and Electronic Art. Goldsmiths University of London
AWARDS AND HONORS
2007
Keimyung Achievement Award. Keimyung University [Nam-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea]. Mar. 2007.
2005
Army Commendation Medal. Korean Augmentation to the United States Army [Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea]. May 2005.
2004
Keimyung Foundation Achievement Grant. Keimyung University [Nam-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea]. Mar. 2004.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2020
“Human Research.” Plusarts Studio [Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. 1–28 Dec. 2020.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2009
“Human Research.” Dalseo Visual Gallery, [Dalseo-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea]. May 2009.
2008
“Things Inside His Heart.” Insadong Gallery [Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea]. Dec. 2008.
2007
“Beyond Images.” Keimyung Gallery [Nam-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea]. Nov. 2007.
2006
“Contemporary Reflections.” Keimyung Gallery [Nam-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea]. Nov. 2006.
2005
“Abstract Faces.” Keimyung Gallery [Nam-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea]. Nov. 2005.
AFFILIATIONS
President of Studio House of Yoo [Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea]. Jan. 2010–Present.
President of Studio Wonkyu Daejeon Branch [Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Republic of Korea]. Jan. 2007–June 2009.