Gift cards for the art-lovers on your list – order by Dec. 22.
-

Hee J. Jo

Artist member since 2020
Mississauga, ON

Hee J. Jo (b. 1987) is a Korean Canadian artist currently residing in Mississauga, Ontario. Jo is a City of Mississauga’s resident artist based her studio in the Living Arts Centre.

Drawing inspiration from her background as a professional floral designer, Jo's recent works are a vibrant exploration of the intricate beauty found in flowers. Through the use of highly saturated compositions and palettes, Jo personifies the essence of natural phenomena. Her creative journey seeks to establish an organic connection, inviting viewers into a world where the delicate intricacies of flowers come to life

heejjo.com


Q+A

Best season of the year in Toronto

Fall season in Ontario. I love orange and pumpkin!

What artists do you admire right now?

Pierre Bonnard, Helen Frankenthaler

Describe your home in 3 words

Josh, Rusty, Jin (My loving husband and two furry sons)

Everyone should know about

There are so many dogs to be rescued.

Favourite musical artist / band right now

Metronomy, Hyuk-oh

When I'm not making art, I'm (a) ...

Floral designer

MOST VIEWED
382
Upcoming Exhibitions
2024-04-16

Small Arms Inspection Building, Mississauga
Ephemera

2024-04-18

The Carlu, Toronto
Art Gems (Auction)

Select Past Exhibitions
2016

Gladstone Hotel, Toronto
Why the @#&! Do You Paint?: Go Figure

2020

Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto
Drawing & Painting Class of 2020 GradEX105 Show

2020

Art Mûr, Montreal
Fresh Paint / New Construction 2020

2021

Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto
Sanitized Activity / Emerging Artist Show

2021

Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood, Mississauga
VAM43 Juried Show

2021

Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto
Collective Experience

2021

Marong197, Seoul, South Korea
Unsettler's Chair

2021

Propeller Art Gallery, Toronto
Off the Screen 2021

2022

First Canadian Place, Toronto
Creative Resilience / Resilient Creativity

2022

Art Space Connect Gallery, Toronto
Overzealous 2022, Perception

2022

Red Head Gallery, Toronto
Immersed In Bliss

2023

Propeller Art Gallery
Salon17

2023

Cedar Ridge Gallery
Radiant Resilience (Duo show)

Accolades
2020

Fred Hagan
Passion in Painting Award

2020

Propeller Art Gallery
2020 GradEX105 Show Emerging Artist Award

Residencies
2023

Living Art Centre, Mississauga
City of Mississauga Resident Artist

Education
2011

Sookmyung Women’s University
Educational Psychology

2011

Sookmyung Women’s University
English Language and Literature

2020

OCAD University
Drawing and Painting

Social
What do you mean, “try”?

Try-before-you-buy with a 3 month rental. 100% of your rental payments go towards the purchase (interest free). Message the artist directly, and start the conversation.


Art made (truly) affordable

We make it easy for you to try art with smart payment plans and try-before-you-buy models.

See How It Works
You’re covered.

Artwork protection is included on all art rentals up to $10K. Our Customer Care team is always here to help.

Contact Us
Unlock Trade Access

For industries including interior design, film/TV production, & real estate staging: rent original pieces that fit with your project vision, budget and timeline.

Apply for Trade Access

1% from every transaction goes towards a Canadian arts nonprofit.