Park Jeong

In 1991, Jeong sustained a spinal cord injury after fracturing his 4th and 5th dorsal vertebrae in a swimming accident. The injury left him permanently paralysed in his arms and legs and confined him to a wheelchair.

In 1994, after reading an article about the publishing house in South Korea, Jeong contacted the publisher for more information and soon began teaching himself to paint using his mouth. Just two years later, he became a Student Member of the Association, which provided him the opportunity to receive weekly painting lessons, allowing him to steadily develop his skills and artistic style. In 2007, he became an Associate Member of the VDMFK.

Jeong paints primarily in oils and watercolours, but he also works in mixed media, pencils, and acrylics. His favourite subjects include flowers in many variations, landscapes of his native country, and portraits.

His work has been exhibited multiple times at prominent galleries in South Korea, where he has earned growing recognition for his artistic achievements.