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Eunkang Koh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno, within the College of Fine Arts. She holds an MFA from California State University, Long Beach and a BFA from Hong-Ik University in Seoul, Korea. Her artistic practice spans printmaking, drawing, book arts, and intermedia, with a focus on identity, perception, and social critique.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Hong-Ik University, Seoul, Korea (1999)
- Master of Fine Arts, California State University, Long Beach (2006)
Her research and creative work explore the illusion of reality as constructed by mainstream culture, often using human-animal hybrid figures to examine social structures, consumerism, and identity. Themes such as gender, race, food, political trauma, and urban alienation recur across her projects, including 100 Days of Drawings: What I Eat, Political Assholes We Wish to Avoid, and Jungle City: Faces in the Crowd. Her work is deeply autobiographical and observational, blending personal narrative with broader cultural commentary.
The most recent creative outputs show a sustained engagement with daily life, memory, and emotional response to political and global events, particularly through food as a lens for identity and trauma. Her exhibitions span North America, Europe, and Asia, reflecting an international presence in the contemporary art world.
While no formal scientific awards are listed, her consistent exhibition record in galleries and museums across the world indicates professional recognition. She is represented by Melhop Gallery and Central Booking, which handle sales and distribution of her work.
Koh advises graduate students through courses such as Art 710 (Graduate Studio Practice) and Art 747 (Direct Reading), though specific student names are not listed. She has not received mention of external grants, but her sustained creative output and exhibition schedule suggest active scholarly support. Her teaching includes foundational and advanced courses in drawing, printmaking, and intermedia art.
Though no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her collaborative projects and gallery affiliations suggest an active studio practice and professional network. Her work bridges academic art and public engagement, often addressing timely social and political issues through visual storytelling.
