YIROK

YIROK is a contemporary visual artist based in Korea who explores human inner emotions, identity, and existence through bold colors and distinctive characters. His work moves fluidly between reality and imagination, purity and chaos, self and others, capturing the psychological landscape of modern life with both intensity and wit.

The characters in YIROK’s paintings are not merely visual subjects, but symbolic self-portraits that embody complex emotions such as anxiety, desire, loneliness, and hope. Their distorted expressions, exaggerated forms, and vivid color contrasts reveal the artist’s inner world with honesty, while inviting viewers to project their own emotions and identities onto the work. Behind the playful and humorous surface lies a deep reflection on human existence.

Working primarily with painting and drawing, YIROK continuously expands his visual language across various media. His compositions carry strong emotional energy while maintaining a refined structural balance, allowing raw feelings and subconscious narratives to emerge directly on the canvas.

YIROK has participated in numerous group exhibitions and curated shows in Korea and continues to build an active global audience through digital platforms. Recently, he has expanded his practice beyond fine art into brand collaborations, content-based art projects, and spatial exhibitions, developing his unique character universe across multiple dimensions.

Through his work, YIROK persistently asks fundamental questions — “Who am I?” and “How far does my identity extend?” — offering powerful visual reflections of the inner selves we all carry.