Rose Jeon
Meet our newest Artist-in-Residence at The Foundry in Denton, MD!
Rose Jeon is a talented illustrator hailing from Marydel, MD. Rose currently resides in Greensboro and is excited for the opportunity to be a full-time artist for the next 3 months at The Foundry. During this time Rose will receive a working wage and art supplies stipend thanks to support from the Caroline County Council of Arts and the Maryland State Arts Council.
Portraits with strikingly realistic details and minimal use of color are amongst Rose’s favorite subjects to delve into. “I find faces exciting and challenging. I am drawn to the unique–whether big, bright eyes, an angular structure of a cheek or jawline, or freckles. I take common shapes we all learn in elementary and create a face. I find it fascinating when the face starts to pop out at me through the drawing, which is my favorite part of the process.” Rose’s subjects range from local friends and muses to celebrities in the movies and music industries.
Rose attended the Delaware College of Art and Design, studying and learning to perfect skills in color theory, painting, and collaging. Rose enjoys creating monochromatic art; exploring texture, shape, contrast and design within each piece.
“To quote Michelangelo regarding his sculpture works, ‘Every block of stone has a statue inside it, and it is the sculptor’s task to discover it.’ I want my art to be able to touch anyone, and I want to create art for everyone.”
Read the rest of Rose’s artist statement here.
Rose Jeon will be The Foundry artist-in-residence from mid-September thru mid-December. Keep an eye out for monthly “Open Studio” opportunities where the public is invited to meet the artist, delve into the creative process, and view the current works underway. For day-to-day glimpses of the artist inner workings in the studio, follow @jeon_rose_arts and @thefoundryartgallery on Instagram and Tik Tok.
For more information about CCCA and The Foundry’s Artist in Residence (ARP) programs, contact us at info@carolinearts.org or call 410.479.1009. You can also read more about our ARP programs and find applications here.
All artwork by Rose Jeon. Copyright 2022.