Che Ree Kwon
(b. 1982, Seoul, South Korea | Lives and works in Toronto, Canada)

Che Ree Kwon is a Korean mixed-media artist known for expressing layered emotions and memories through paintings that combine organic forms, geometric shapes, textured surfaces, and balanced colour harmonies. Her work is distinguished by emotional depth and a nuanced exploration of identity and cultural diversity, appealing to collectors who value emotional resonance, conceptual richness, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary social themes.

Che Ree Kwon began painting in her early years and pursued her studies up to a Master’s degree in Fine Arts in South Korea. Trained formally in academia, she developed a distinct approach rooted in exploring memory, emotion, and cultural identity through layered compositions and mixed media.

Working primarily in painting, Che Ree Kwon explores themes of memory, emotion, and cultural diversity, often using layered compositions that combine organic forms, geometric shapes, textures, and balanced colours. Her process is intuitive and meticulous, resulting in work that evokes emotional depth and invites viewers to reflect on personal and collective experiences.

Over the past several years, Che Ree Kwon has exhibited in both solo and group shows across Canada. Notable highlights include her solo exhibition Looking Through the Window (2023) at Cedar Ridge Creative Centre Gallery. She has participated in juried and curated group exhibitions such as Unity in Diversity (2025) at Silo Gallery, Museum of Dufferin, and Sounds Across Landscape (2025) at Gallery 191, Clark Centre for the Arts. Additionally, she has shown work in prominent art fairs and sales including Artist Project (2025) at Better Living Centre, Toronto, and the AGH Art Sale (2025) at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. Her work is held in private collections throughout Canada, reflecting her growing presence in the contemporary art scene.

As Che Ree Kwon’s practice continues to evolve, her work is gaining increasing recognition for its emotional depth and exploration of cultural identity, attracting interest from collectors and audiences both within Canada and internationally.