A woman stands outside an art studio holding a colorful painting featuring a woman with long dark hair, pink flowers, dark birds, and a yellow moon in a vibrant background.

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.

Black-and-white illustration of a jazz musician playing a saxophone.
Line drawing of Izuku Midoriya, a male anime character with spiky hair, wearing a hero costume with a mask and gloves, and striking a confident pose.

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.) 

Media - NEWS, CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS, RADIO AND MAGAZINE

Cover of Visual Arts News magazine featuring a colorful painting of a woman painting by New Brunswick visual artist Ji Hyang Ryu
A traditional Asian painting depicting people in a forest setting with trees, some on horseback, and others engaged in various activities such as gathering, cooking, and socializing, with Chinese calligraphy on the side.
A colorful painting with a woman in the center, surrounded by pink flowers, two black birds, and a yellow sun in the background. The festival dates, September 29 to October 8, 2023, are at the top, and the word 'Prismatic' is at the bottom.

Past Exhibitions, Projects & Events

Black and white silhouette of a person standing on a hilltop with a mountain and trees in the background

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2022

2022

Bridge 2, Solo Exhibition, Gallery 12

Moncton, NB

Culture Bridge, Solo Exhibition, Salon Irene Grant-guerette

Saint John, NB

Sackville Art Association Members Exhibition, Owens Art Gallery

Sackville, NB

Live Art Show, Centre Culturel Aberdeen

Moncton, NB

Artist Residency: Harm to Harmony 2023

Moncton, NB

Rise of the Devine Art Exhibition, Mitote Art Gallery

Saint John NB

Riverview Library Annual Fall Art Show, Riverview Library

Riverview, NB

Hospice SENB Artist Spotlight

Moncton, NB

Prismatic Arts Festival, Brochure Art

Halifax, NS

Festival Hom’Art Festival

Shediac, NB

Magnetic Hill School Mural, Residency School Project, Arts NB

Moncton, NB

Ji Hyang Ryu Solo Exhibition, Centre Culturel Aberdeen

Moncton, NB

Moncton International Street Festival

Moncton, NB

ArtistVillage Show

Shediac, NB

New Brunswick Art Battle (Campion)

Toronto, ONT

National Art Battle

Toronto, NB

Art in Your Face Event

Riverview, NB

Business Excellence Awards, Live Painting

Riverview, NB

Sackville Art Show

Sackville, NB

Night of Influence Award Gala, Panelist

Rothesay, NB

110 Artists for the Moncton Public Library

Moncton, NB

Exhibition, Arcf de Saint-Jean

Saint John, NB

2023 CreateSpace Public Art Forum Recipient

Moncton, NB

Mural Paintings for Elsipogtog Arena

Elsipogtog, NB

Culture Bridge, Solo Exhibition, Gallery ARTcadienne

Miramichi, NB

Wild Animals, Solo Exhibition, Canvas Art Gallery

Moncton NB

Beauty of Nature and Culture Bridge, Solo Exhibition, Corrid’art Gallery

Moncton, NB

Sackville Art Fair

Sackville NB

Moncton Art Society Group Exhibition

Moncton, NB

A smiling woman with long dark hair and a top knot, in black and white, with text overlay reading 'Rise of the Divine Art Exhibition' in pink and black fonts.

Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre

Dieppe, NB

Imagine ‘22, Moncton Wesleyan

Moncton, NB

Inspire Mural Training Program

Moncton, NB

Maritime Crafts & More

Shediac, NB

Riverview Library Exhibition

Riverview, NB

We Are One Lunchan, Speaker

Moncton, NB

Art Battle, 2022 Atlantic Canada Championship

Halifax, NS

ArtNB Creation and Documentation Program Recipient

Fredericton, NB

Art in Your Face Exhibition

Riverview, NB

Artist Village

Shediac, NB

Silhouette of a person performing a handstand on a bicycle in a park during sunset.

Canvas Hotel Exhibition

Moncton, NB

LocalFest/FestiLocal

Moncton, NB

Dia de los Muertos, Atlantic Canada

Saint John, NB

Festival Hom’Art Festival

Shediac, NB

Arts Culture NB Contest, Winner

Saint John, NB

Solo Galerie Artcadienne

Miramichi, NB

Art In Your Holidays

Riverview, NB

Sackville Art Association, Owens Gallery

Sackville, NB

A black and white drawing of a fireplace with a stocking hanging, a fire burning, and a decorated Christmas tree to the right.
Exhibition of paintings by Ji Hyang Ryu at a public gallery in New Brunswick

Riverview Art Show, Riverview Library

Riverview, NB

Juried Group Exhibition, Moncton Gallery

Moncton NB

Rise, Solo Exhibition, Glass Root Gallery

Riverview, NB

Woman in a face mask sitting on the floor in front of a large wall mural of a flowering tree with pink blossoms and green leaves.

Multiple Group Exhibitions in City Hall Pusan: Fine ART Group

Nabul/Pusan South Korea

A black and white illustration of a bird perched on a mountain with trees in the background.
A woman in a red floral dress is painting a portrait of a woman with dreadlocks on a canvas at an indoor art event. Several people are seated around her, some working on their own paintings, under colorful lights.
Art exhibition booth displaying colorful portrait paintings of women, a painting of water lilies, a lighthouse, and skull art, with a sign for 'Village des Artistes' in Shediac, NB at the top.
A painting of three skulls with bees and insects on and around them, surrounded by white flowers and honeycomb patterns in the background, with event details and artist information at the bottom.
Abstract portrait of a woman with colorful, expressive brushstrokes and feathers integrated into her hair, conveying a dreamy or contemplative mood.
A woman standing in front of an art display booth at an exhibition, with colorful paintings showcased on the walls and floor around her.
Four colorful floral paintings of white, red, and purple flowers on yellow backgrounds displayed on a white wall.
Event poster for 'Night of Influence' awards gala held on April 27, 2023, at Riverside Golf Club in Rothesay. Features guest panelist Ji Hyang Ryu, with decorative gold and navy design elements.
Woman smiling and holding a colorful floral card, standing in front of a vibrant artwork depicting a woman in traditional Korean attire surrounded by flowers and patterns.
Woman holding a painting of a blue and black lobster, smiling, with awards and congratulatory text overlay, including an Arts & Culture NB winner badge.
Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Ji Hyang Ryu for serving on the TOR Art Procurement Committee, dated November 28, 2022, from the Town of Riverview, signed by Mayor Andrew J. LeBlanc.
A mural of a man in a red hockey jersey holding a large trophy with colorful paint splashes in the background.
Woman standing in art gallery, smiling, next to a large colorful painting of a woman in traditional attire with a crane, lotus flowers, and other nature elements.
Silhouette of a person sitting on a bench with trees in the background at sunset.
A collage with four sections promoting Dia de los Muertos. Top left shows a person with face makeup resembling a sugar skull in colorful flowers background, labeled 'VISUAL ARTS.' Top right shows a ballet dancer in a pose, labeled 'BALLET.' Bottom left shows a performer with fire, labeled 'PERFORMANCE.' Bottom right shows a person with Dia de los Muertos face paint, labeled 'COMMUNITY.' In the center, there's a small framed image of a sugar skull with colorful flowers and the text 'Día de los Muertos.'
Colorful poster advertising a local festival called 'Festi LOCA Fest' in Jî HIANG RYU ART. The event takes place at Ian Fowler Oval, Centre Avenir, on October 1st from 1 PM to 10 PM. The poster features illustrations of a food truck, people, and festival activities, with string lights across the top.
A woman standing next to a large painting of wild horses running through a landscape.
A woman with long black hair standing behind a white counter in an art gallery or studio, with colorful abstract artwork and insect illustrations on the wall. The text overlay reads "Ji Hyang Ryu 18-27 August," and a pink and black logo says "INSPIRE SHEDIAC/PARLEE."
A woman taking a selfie in an ice skating rink with people sitting at tables in the background.
Art display booth featuring various paintings including portraits, animals, landscapes, and florals, with a framed painting of a woman's face in the foreground.
Canadian visual artist in New Brunswick , Ji Hyang Ryu and Town of Riverview Mayor
Group of women painting a colorful mural on a brick wall outdoors.
A black and white photograph of a dog sitting on a wooden surface with a blurred background.
A woman with long black hair standing behind a large painting of a deer with prominent antlers, inside a well-lit room with large windows.
Colorful watercolor painting of three elephants, two large ones and a smaller one between them.
A woman sitting in front of two colorful abstract paintings of insects, a bee and a dragonfly, on easels.

In the Media

  • Logo with black, white, red, and yellow diagonal lines above the text 'arts nb'.

    BRIDGING CULTURES WITH JI HYANG RYU artsnb Featured Artist Series – an interview with Ji Hyang Ryu

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  • A woman with long black hair making a cute expression with one eye slightly closed, standing in front of a bright green background.

    CBC East Coast: All In - Meet Ji Hyang Ryu : Capturing the eye and heart through her art

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  • visual art news magazine cover by New Brunswick Visual artist Ji Hyang Ryu

    VisualArtsNews - JI HYANG RYU’S CULTURE BRIDGE

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  • Painting of a woman holding a young child near a flooded area with submerged cars and houses in the background.

    CBC News - Climate crossroads Rising sea levels are threatening farmland, towns and a major transportation route along the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border

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  • A woman with dark hair styled in an updo is painting a portrait of a woman with long dark hair and floral background on a canvas, while looking into a mirror. The setting appears to be an art studio or workspace with other artwork visible in the background.

    Global News - Riverview, N.B. artist embraces her Korean culture through her art

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  • Watercolor painting of pink and purple roses with green leaves, next to watercolor paints and a paintbrush by artist Ji Hyang Ryu

    Thalo Artist Community - Spotlight Artist Ji Hyang Ryu

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  • visual New Brunswick, Canadian artist , Ji Hyang Ryu painting a colorful watercolor of a sea turtle on a canvas.

    Collection Art NB Artist Registry

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  • Image shows a plush creature with large ears, a rainbow-covered mask, and multiple pink dots on its face, with two puppet characters below it against a dark background. Text overlay reads "the Radical Fabulatarium."

    The Radical Fabulatorium

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  • Woman smiling during a video call in an art studio with paintings and plants in the background.

    Chamber Chat with Ji Hyang Ryu Art

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Awards & Accomplishments

2023   Concept to Realization Grant by Canada Council for the Arts “Culture Bridge”

2023   Certificate of Participation 2023 Creativespace Public Art Forum

2023   ART BANK PURCHASE PROGRAM by the Canada Council for the Arts  

2022-2023    Artist-in-Residency Grant from Departments of Tourism,Heritage and Culture and Education and Early Childhood Development

2022    Creation grant by ArtsNB

2022    Atlantic Canada ART BATTLE champion

2022-2023   Board Member of Directors of CARFAC Maritimes (Canadian Artists Representation Maritimes)

2022    Art Committee Member of Town of Riverview for Art Procurement Program

2021   Shediac Art War Finalist, Shediac, NB

2021   Second prize for artwork in IMPACK 2021 Annual Juried Exhibition at Neilson Park   Creative Centre (Toronto)

2000   Fusion ART 14th Quarterly Art Competition Online Juried Art Still Life Exhibition

2000  Inclusion in the 10th Annual “Figurative” Light Space & Time Online Art Competition  

2019   Art Battle Moncton finalist

2018    Artwork purchased and displayed by Town of Riverview