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SAMBYPEN

b.1992


 Born in 1992, SAMBYPEN spent his early years in Europe and the US. He went to Parsons School of Design in New York but decided to drop out. The artist started to create parodies of commercial images, noticing the similarities between the propagandistic images of a socialist country and the billboards in Times Square, New York. SAMBYPEN began to build his career as an artist in 2015 by creating a work that parodies Bibendum, the Michelin mascot. After his first solo exhibition, the artist has held numerous exhibitions and developed into one of the most promising contemporary pop artists since his debut. 

 

In his vital spirit of parody, the artist combines and reinterprets specific brands or culturally iconic objects. His early works were driven by personal emotions and experiences, while his recent works explore more of the societal issues that surround us. The artist humorously reproduces iconic paintings and movie posters by rearranging them and adding context. He creates unique characters, composes graphics with text and images, and employs visual modules like shape, size, and color to enhance the tactile experience. 

 

Moreover, SAMBYPEN is known for its unique approach to working backward in technological development within modern society. He creates digital graphic designs on his computer before transferring them onto wood, which he then cuts with a machine. After painting the wood by hand, he finally implements it onto his canvas. This painting technique combines a standardized square canvas with a free-curved wooden object creating a three-dimensional effect. The artist's desire to blend technology and hand-painted colors shines through the technique, which seamlessly fuses modern innovation with classic methods.

 

According to the artist, the purpose of art in society is to offer a distinctive experience to all individuals rather than just a privileged few. The artist believes that this experience should help people break away from the confines of reality and view the world from a new perspective through his artistic vision. SAMBYPEN aims to connect with his audience, empowering them to be creative and free. The artist continues to create unique work that transcends genres and collaborates with companies and brands.



AUCTIONS

2020        ‘November Feast’ Christie’s

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2024      Salad Bowl, Project STAN LA, Los Angeles

2022       CONSPIRACY Vol.2, STANbyB, Seoul

                CONSPIRACY Vol.1, Gallery STAN, Seoul

                QUIZ?, 10 Department, Seoul

2020      Birth, Gallery STAN, Seoul

2019       Hallow, Lotte Avenuel Gallery, Seoul

2018       Monopoly, Gallery STAN, Seoul

2017        Experienced, Gallery STAN, Seoul

2016       Wasted, FIFTY FIFTY Gallery, Seoul

2015        TIRED, Drawing Blind, Seoul

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2023      Artistic Living, Space Logic Samchung, Seoul

                I’m Gloomy Bear, Masscg, Seoul

                Webridge Expo, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas

                The Rabbit Universe, Sinsa House, Seoul

2022      Rude Carnival, Lelia Mordoch Gallery, Miami

2019       Snoopy to the Moon, Lotte Museum, Seoul

2016       CCRT Aerospace Project, Studio Concrete, Seoul

                Finding Addiction Exhibition & Live Painting, Louis Club, Seoul

2015       Kolon ‘Art of Life’, Toy Republic, Seoul

                Art Edition, Hongik University, Seoul

                NEOPOP, Gallery Mei, Seoul

ART FAIRS

2023        KIAF Plus, BEXCO, Seoul

                Art Busan, BEXCO, Busan

2022        KIAF Plus, SETEC, Seoul

                Art Busan, BEXCO, Busan

2021        KIAF, COEX, Seoul

                Art Busan, BEXCO, Busan

2020      Urban Break, COEX, Seoul

                Art Busan, BEXCO, Busan

2019       KIAF, COEX, Seoul

2018       ComplexCon, Long Beach, CA

2017        LA Art Show, LA

2016        Scope Art Show Miami, Miami

                Art Busan, BEXCO, Busan

COLLABORATIONS

2022       Monami x Sambypen

                PORSCHE NOW Wall Art

                Casetify x Sambypen

                Intel EVO x Sambypen Wall Art

                GS25 x Won Soju <SAMBYPEN>

2021        Kakao Friends x Sambypen <CATs>

                X-LARGE George’s Project <SAMBYPEN>

2020      Lotte World Graffiti

                 Samsung Galaxy

                T1 Nike Wall Art

2019       L’Occitane ‘OMY’ Art Project 2019 X Large global collaboration

                League of Legends 10th Anniversary Art Work

                1Million Dance Studio Fashion Collaboration

                Birkenstock Art Project

                NIKE Air Max Exhibition Workshop

                Customellow Art Project

2018       Doota Christmas Art Work

                Baskin Robbins 31 x Sambypen

                Coach signature art work @Seoul

SAMBYPEN

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