illi Jung Piccato
biography
Artists biog
​illi Jung Piccato (b. 1982) is a South Korean visual artist currently based in Rio de Janeiro whose work explores the profound interconnections between humanity and the natural world. Through photography, painting, sculpture, and installation, she translates nature's subtle language to advocate for its preservation as a vital legacy for future generations. Her work—characterized by layering, reflections, cut-outs, and collage—reinterprets the environment through a unique lens that is deeply thoughtful yet often lightened by a sense of humour and irony.
Awards
2025 | PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris – Honorable Mention (Fine Art / Abstract)
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2024 | PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris – Honorable Mention (Fine Art / Landscape)
Selected exhibition & Scenography
April. 2026 | Group exhibition at CASA PROEZA, Rio de Janeiro
​April.2026 | Group exhibition at Galeriadobra, Rio de Janeiro
Oct. 2025 – Feb. 2026 | Solo exhibition at Ricardo Freitas, Fábrica Bhering, Rio de Janeiro
Jan. 2026 |Group exhibition at Portão Vermelho, Fábrica Bhering, Rio de Janeiro
2023 | Exhibition Scenographer, "Un tour de l'Indonésie en croquis par Emmanuel Lemaire", Lyon BD Festival, Galerie de la FNAC Bellecour, Lyon, France
2020 | Exhibition Designer/Art Director, "Hanbok, poétique des lignes et passage de la vie", Korean Cultural Centre, Ottawa, Canada
2012 | Artistic Sub-director, " Bonsai Garden", Theplace Gallery (Cultural & Event Space), Seoul, South Korea
Professional experience in Fashion
2009–2018 | Visual Merchandising Manager, Bluebell Korea Co, Ltd. (Celine, Givenchy, Loro Piana, Kenzo), Seoul, South Korea
2008–2009 | Visual Merchandiser, Bloomingdale's Department Store, New York, USA
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Education & Specialization
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York (SUNY), USA (2008)
Kaywon School of Art & Design, South Korea (2004)
Specialization | Exhibition Design & Scenography