PROFILE
プロフィールBluugu, born in 1996 in Incheon and raised in Sydney, is a digital artist based in Melbourne. A graduate of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology with first-class honours in Industrial Design, he is celebrated for his intricate illustrations and animations exploring cultural identity and the immigrant experience.
As a first-generation Korean Australian, Bluugu's art has been showcased globally, including in Times Square and cities like Tokyo and New York. His work often reflects themes of loneliness, self-doubt, and creative pressure, blending physical art prints with 3D elements. Currently, Bluugu is active in galleries, collaborating with companies, engaging with NFT platforms, and offering goods like prints and art toys.
Through his art, he seeks to connect deeply with audiences, sharing his personal experiences and emotions.
As a first-generation Korean Australian, Bluugu's art has been showcased globally, including in Times Square and cities like Tokyo and New York. His work often reflects themes of loneliness, self-doubt, and creative pressure, blending physical art prints with 3D elements. Currently, Bluugu is active in galleries, collaborating with companies, engaging with NFT platforms, and offering goods like prints and art toys.
Through his art, he seeks to connect deeply with audiences, sharing his personal experiences and emotions.
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CAREER
経歴Born in 1996
December 2020
Graduated from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,
1st Class Honours, Industrial Design
Solo Exhibitions
July 2023 ‘Bluustory’, iHam Gallery, Paris, France
June 2024 ‘BluuWorld’, Nox Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Group Exhibitions
December 2021 ‘NFTree’, The Galeries, Sydney, Australia
April ~ August 2022 ‘NFT Liverpool’, Mondoir Art Gallery, Liverpool, USA
July 2022 ‘Asia Awaken’, Willis Tower, Chicago, USA
August 2022 ‘Vismesh’, Vizmesh (independant curation), Time Square, New York, USA
August 2022 ‘A Screen of One’s Own’, Superchief Gallery, New York, USA
June 2023 ‘6060’, NFC Lisbon, Lisbon, Paris
August 2023 ‘Physital Land’, Weple Gallery, Seoul, Korea
November 2023 ‘Artcrush’, Artcrush gallery, London, UK
December 2023 ‘Rug Radio’ Art Basel, Maimi, USA
March 2024 ‘Tokyo Solid’, NFT Paris, Paris, France
April 2024 ‘NFT NYC’, The Crypt Gallery, New York, USA
April ~ May 2024 ‘Focus Art Fair’, New York, USA
June 2024 ‘TOKYO SOLID’, Kyoto, Japan
July 2024 ‘Solana Summer’, Uncommon Gallery, Seoul, Korea
July~Aug 2024 ‘BUTT’, Chignitta, Osaka, Japan
Awards
2021 Red Dot Design Award, Best of Best
2018 Good Design Award, NextGen
December 2020
Graduated from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology,
1st Class Honours, Industrial Design
Solo Exhibitions
July 2023 ‘Bluustory’, iHam Gallery, Paris, France
June 2024 ‘BluuWorld’, Nox Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Group Exhibitions
December 2021 ‘NFTree’, The Galeries, Sydney, Australia
April ~ August 2022 ‘NFT Liverpool’, Mondoir Art Gallery, Liverpool, USA
July 2022 ‘Asia Awaken’, Willis Tower, Chicago, USA
August 2022 ‘Vismesh’, Vizmesh (independant curation), Time Square, New York, USA
August 2022 ‘A Screen of One’s Own’, Superchief Gallery, New York, USA
June 2023 ‘6060’, NFC Lisbon, Lisbon, Paris
August 2023 ‘Physital Land’, Weple Gallery, Seoul, Korea
November 2023 ‘Artcrush’, Artcrush gallery, London, UK
December 2023 ‘Rug Radio’ Art Basel, Maimi, USA
March 2024 ‘Tokyo Solid’, NFT Paris, Paris, France
April 2024 ‘NFT NYC’, The Crypt Gallery, New York, USA
April ~ May 2024 ‘Focus Art Fair’, New York, USA
June 2024 ‘TOKYO SOLID’, Kyoto, Japan
July 2024 ‘Solana Summer’, Uncommon Gallery, Seoul, Korea
July~Aug 2024 ‘BUTT’, Chignitta, Osaka, Japan
Awards
2021 Red Dot Design Award, Best of Best
2018 Good Design Award, NextGen
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実行委員会レビュー
Thank you Bluugu for your entry, we are very happy that you participated in the ART GUMI group exhibition “BUTT” at Chignitta with Kior Yarina. I was also surprised to see you suddenly visit Chignitta again the other day. You are a righteous guy! Your work has a wonderful personal yet universal theme. Your art, which explores cultural identity and the immigrant experience, is pop and funky, but also conveys within it the struggles of loneliness, self-doubt, and creative pressure. You have already exhibited in Times Square, Tokyo, and New York City, and you have also taken an innovative approach to the contemporary art market with your involvement with the NFT platform, corporate collaborations, art toys, and prints. We wish you continued success in your activities. May we see you next time in March in Hakata!
Bluuguさん、エントリーありがとう。Kiorやりんなと一緒にチグニッタでのART GUMIグループ展「BUTT」に参加してくれたこととても嬉しく思っています。さらに先日突然またチグニッタを訪れてくれてびっくりしました。義理堅い奴やな！あなたの作品は、個人的でありながら普遍的なテーマが素晴らしいです。文化的アイデンティティと移民の経験を探求するあなたのアートは、ポップでファンキーでありながらその中に孤独や自信喪失、創造的プレッシャーという葛藤をも伝えてくれます。あなたもすでに、タイムズスクエアや東京、ニューヨークでの展示も行い、NFTプラットフォームとの関わりや企業とのコラボレーション、アートトイや版画など、現代アート市場にも挑戦し、その革新的なアプローチをしています。これからもますます活動の幅が広がりますように。次回は3月、博多で会えますように！
Bluuguさん、エントリーありがとう。Kiorやりんなと一緒にチグニッタでのART GUMIグループ展「BUTT」に参加してくれたこととても嬉しく思っています。さらに先日突然またチグニッタを訪れてくれてびっくりしました。義理堅い奴やな！あなたの作品は、個人的でありながら普遍的なテーマが素晴らしいです。文化的アイデンティティと移民の経験を探求するあなたのアートは、ポップでファンキーでありながらその中に孤独や自信喪失、創造的プレッシャーという葛藤をも伝えてくれます。あなたもすでに、タイムズスクエアや東京、ニューヨークでの展示も行い、NFTプラットフォームとの関わりや企業とのコラボレーション、アートトイや版画など、現代アート市場にも挑戦し、その革新的なアプローチをしています。これからもますます活動の幅が広がりますように。次回は3月、博多で会えますように！
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