Exhibitions and Projects

UPCOMING

2026  March  Culture Bridge 2, Art Center, Solo exhibition, Saint John, NB

2025 September: Community Mural Project – Riverview Skate Park

Commissioned by the Town of Riverview

Led and mentored 16 student artists to design and paint a large-scale community mural at the Riverview Skate Park, promoting youth engagement and creative collaboration in public art

2025 May : Co-hosted the 2nd Annual Battle of Brushes (May 2025) with the Town of Riverview, a live painting competition celebrating local youth artists.

2025  July- Aug Corrid’Art Gallery , Shediac, NB 

2025  July- Sept Dieppe Arts and Culture Center, Dieppe, NB

2024  Oct-2025 Jan   Culture Bridge 2 , Solo exhibition, Capital Theater, Moncton, NB

2024  Sep Solo Exhibition “Whispers of the Wild” ,Moncton Public Library, Moncton, NB

2024  From Harm to Harmony Artist Residency community Art Project , Riverview Library

2023- 2024 Mar Artist Residency with Conservation Council of New Brunswick

About Ji Hyang Ryu

Ji Hyang Ryu is an award-winning Korean-Canadian visual artist, muralist, and educator based in Riverview–Moncton, New Brunswick. Her artwork has been acquired by the Government of Canada through the Canada Council for the Arts Art Bank and Global Affairs Canada, recognizing her as one of the country’s leading emerging voices in contemporary Canadian art.

Ji Hyang is the founder and director of the Ji Hyang Ryu Art Studio & Gallery, opened in March 2024. The gallery serves as both a creative hub and a teaching space, offering fine art classes, exhibitions, and community mural projects that inspire hundreds of students across the Greater Moncton region.

Her art seamlessly blends Korean heritage, Canadian landscapes, and modern expression, exploring themes of cultural harmony and human connection. Known for her vibrant murals and expressive oil paintings, Ji Hyang has completed major public art commissions throughout New Brunswick, including works for the Elsipogtog community, Town of Sussex, TransAqua, and the Town of Riverview.

In 2025, she co-hosted the 2nd Annual Battle of Brushes with the Town of Riverview and led a community mural project at the Riverview Skate Park with sixteen student artists. Her leadership and mentorship continue to nurture young creatives and strengthen the local art community.

Ji Hyang’s commitment to art and entrepreneurship was celebrated when her studio was named a Finalist for the Emerging Business Award (2025) by the Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce. She has also received multiple provincial and national art grants, represented New Brunswick at the Art Battle Canada National Championships, and been featured by Global News (2020) and CBC Radio-Canada (2021).

Beyond her studio, Ji Hyang enjoys practicing pottery and spending time with her family. Every creation—from a large-scale mural to a delicate ceramic bowl—reflects her passion for storytelling, cultural connection, and the beauty of everyday life.

Through her art, Ji Hyang Ryu continues to bridge cultures, uplift her community, and inspire others across New Brunswick and beyond.

Awards

 2025: Finalist – Emerging Business Award (2025)

Greater Moncton Chamber of Commerce, Moncton, NB

Recognized as one of the region’s most promising emerging businesses for outstanding growth, community impact, and artistic entrepreneurship through Ji Hyang Ryu Art Studio.

2025: artsnb – Creative Grant Recipient

Awarded a Creative Grant from artsnb to develop “Oh Canada,” a large-scale oil painting project depicting monuments and cultural symbols from all provinces and territories, celebrating Canada’s diversity and unity.

2024 Public Art Murals shortlisted artist proposal accepted/ Hired by Town of Sussex

2024 Jul Guest Artist at  Shediac Artist Village

2024 Painting Acquisition by The Town of Riverview

2024 Jul  Live Painting hired by Dieppe Arts and Culture Center  at the Season Launch Event

2024  Art Supply Company Grumbacher sponsorship

2024  Visual Art Collection Acquisition by The Global Affairs of Canada(Federal Gov.)