About

BIO

Janie Jaehyun Park, a Canadian visual artist, has studied a wide range of drawing and painting techniques and media throughout her entire life. She holds a BA in French Literature from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, and a diploma in Illustration from Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. Janie has illustrated several award-winning children’s picture books, and her commercial illustrations have appeared in variety of printed media. She has exhibited her artwork in Seoul, Toronto, Ottawa, and Georgeville, for many years and her paintings are in private collections in Korea and Canada.

Janie’s painting, a blend of stylized representationalism and introspection, reflects her state of mind. Captivating moments inspire her to immerse herself in their stories. At times, Janie’s work is characterized by rich and vibrant colors, while in other instances, it features a strong focal point with a more restrained palette. Regardless of the approach, she strives to create striking compositions that engage the viewer.

In addition, Janie has been presenting her distinctive collage crafted from Hanji, a Korean traditional handmade paper. From an early age, she discovered the technique of cutting Hanji with water outlines and shaping it using soft fibre edges. This led to the development of Hanji Collage, which has become her lifelong passion project, embodying both her artistry and cultural heritage. Inspired by the traditional patchwork quilts of Korea, Janie’s Hanji Collage explores the harmony of distinct pieces uniting into a meaningful beauty of the whole.

“I find immense joy in translating my thoughts and emotions into visual form. For me, the act of creating art is a meditative experience-one that brings both reflection and fulfillment.” – Janie

Exhibitions

October 3-31, 2026 (forthcoming)

Solo Exhibition, “Look UP”, Happy Goat Coffee, Westboro, Ottawa, Ontario

September 19-20, 26-27, 2026 (forthcoming)

West End Studio Tour, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept. 12-13, 2026 (forthcoming)

Glebe Fine Art Show, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept. 12, 2026 (forthcoming)

Art Lending of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

June 30- July 6, 2026

Art Show of Yonsei University Fine Art Fellows Alumni & Students, 57th Gallery, Seoul, Korea

May 30, 2026

Art Lending of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

May 2-3, 2026

Arts Carleton Place Fine Art Exhibition, Carleton Place, Ontario

April 24-26, 2026

Inspirations Art Show and Sale, Manotick, Ontario

Jan 30 – April 19, 2026

Capital Art Fair Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario

March 6 – 31, 2026

Solo Exhibition, Hanji Collage, Happy Goat Coffee, Westboro, Ottawa, Ontario

Mar 7, 2026

Art Lending of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

Dec 13, 2025

Art Lending of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

Nov 12 – 18, 2025

Annual Art Show of Yonsei University Fine Art Fellows Alumni, Kyungin Gallery, Seoul, Korea

Oct 1 – Nov 30, 2025

Solo Exhibition, Linda Street Gallery, Ottawa, Ontario

Oct 28 – Nov 9, 2025

Special Anniversary Exhibition for 30^th year of West End Studio Tour Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, Ontario

Sep 5 – Nov 28, 2025

Special Anniversary Exhibition for 30^th year of West End Studio Tour, Trio Bistro & Lounge, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 20, 2025

Art Lending of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 20 – 21, 27 – 28, 2025

West End Studio Tour, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 13 – 14, 2025

Glebe Fine Art Show, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 21 -22, 2024

West End Studio Tour, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 14 – 15, 2024

Glebe Fine Art Show, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 16 – 17, 23 – 24, 2023

West End Studio Tour, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 17 – 18, 24 – 25, 2022

West End Studio Tour, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 18 – 19, 25 – 26, 2021

West End Studio Tour, Ottawa, Ontario

Sept 19 – 20, 26 – 27, 2020

West End Studio Tour, Ottawa, Ontario

July 11 – Sept 6, 2020

Salon d’été, Le Studio Georgeville, Georgeville, Quebec

Jan 27 – April 1, 2007

Picture Perfect! Canadian picture book art from the Osborne Collection of Early Children’s Book, TD Gallery, Toronto Reference Library, Toronto, Ontario

June 21 – 23, 2002

Open City Group Art Show, 2 Federal, Toronto, Ontario

May 8 – 13, 2002

Sheridan College Illustration Graduate Show, Design Exchange, Toronto, Ontario

Nov 1996