Ji Ryoo(류 지), a multi-talented Korean American artist has established herself as a promising figure in the art world. With a background in Fine Arts degree from South Korea, Ji Ryoo's artistic journey began at a young age, starting her academic art practice and college preparation at just 10 years old. Her early exposure to art has shaped her unique perspective and approach to creativity. Upon moving to the United States, Ji Ryoo pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in illustration, expanding her artistic horizons to explore new mediums and ideas. It was during her time working as a 3D graphic artist in New York City that she honed her skills in resin and oil paint, developing a distinctive abstract expression style. Her experience in the 2D/3D design field has allowed her to embrace technological advancements as an integral part of her artistic practice. Driven by a deep interest in perception and the complexities of reality, Ji Ryoo's work delves into the intricate interplay between the tangible (materials/sense/body/layers/west) and the intangible (methods/idea/mind/marks/east). Through her series "Light in Darkness," she employs a visual language of blues(absence of light), marks, and layers(time) as metaphors to explore these contrasting definitions. By stripping her works of imagistic references, she challenges viewers to engage with their own perceptions and aesthetics, tapping into their primal emotions, memories, and experiences. Today, Ji Ryoo operates her own art studio in Leonia, New Jersey, where she specializes in resin, concrete, and multimedia oil painting. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is the founder of NUART, an Advanced Fine Art Prep School catering to high school and pre-college students, and serves as the vice president of the nonprofit organization Leonia Arts. Ji Ryoo's multidimensional career reflects her passion for art education, curation, and entrepreneurship, solidifying her status as a versatile and influential figure in the art community.