Mike Stewart was born in Connecticut on the east coast of the U.S.
He studied at the Hartford Art School, a department of the University of Hartford
and the Lamar Dodd School of Art in Cortona, Italy.
He received his B.F.A. in fine art printmaking
with a minor in English in 1999.
Mike has been living in South Korea since 2003. He is a member of the Seoul based group "International Artists Community" and in 2010 formed the art program "Sketch and the City," a plein air painting course that has developed to include other drawing and painting from life events throughout Seoul. In 2012 Mike opened Seoul's first foreign owned and operated art academy/share studio, Jankura Artspace.
Education
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University of Hartford/Hartford Art School: BFA (Fine Art Printmaking) 1999·
University of Georgia: Cortona, Italy Studies Abroad Program 1998· Assisi-Venice summer painting workshop: Italy 1998
Solo Exhibitions
2009 “THE HARD WAY,” Sun Baba Ra: Seoul, Korea
2007 “Always lost, never worried about it,” Zorba the Greek:Seoul, Korea
1999
“'Loose
Ends,” Taub Hall Gallery: Hartford, CT. USA
Group Exhibitions
2012
"The Nude Collection" Gomok Gallery, Seoul, S. Korea (curator)
2011
"Erotic Fantasies" Cafe Blind Spot, Seoul, S. Korea
"Goyang International Art Exhibition" Goyang IFC, Ilsan, S. Korea
"Draw Kolleen Park Exhibition" Shinhan Gallery Yeoksam, Seoul, S. Korea
"ArtPoli Digital Exhibition" Lg U-Plus Cafe Cuillere, Seoul, S. Korea
"The Nude Exhibition" Myeongdong Gallery, Seoul, S. Korea (curator)
"Before the Dawn of Language" Golmok Gallery, Seoul, S.Korea
"Myeongdong Academy 10th Anniversary Exhibition" Metro Art Museum, Seoul, S. Korea
"Famous Invited Artists Exhibition" Myeongdong Gallery, Seoul, S. Korea
2010
"Art for Love, Bazaar/exhbition/auction" Yongsan Art Center, Seoul, S. Korea
"Yongsan International Art Exhibition" Yongsan Art Center, Seoul, S. Korea
"Domestic Bliss" Jay Gallery & Na Gallery, Insadong, Seoul, S. Korea
"Open Call, Juried Art Show" Paris in Plantsville Gallery, Plantsville, CT, USA
"Sketch and the City" Myeongdong Gallery, Seoul, S. Korea
"Shadow hopping, Sun jumping" Myeongdong Gallery, Seoul, S. Korea
"Creatures of Habit" Jay Gallery & Na Gallery, Insadong, Seoul, S. Korea
2009
“10 Countries Exchange Exh. of Art Professors”, Tanwon Art Museum, Ansan, S. Korea.
“Exchange #6”, Mouse Print Gallery, Quebec, Canada
“Cultures Connect” Jay Gallery & Na Gallery, Insadong, Seoul, S. Korea
“Exchange #6”, 5th Parallel Gallery, Regina, Canada
“Gallery Collection” Myeongdong Gallery Seoul, S. Korea
“Brief Encounters” Myeongdong Gallery, Seoul, S. Korea
“Themeless” Sun Baba Ra, Seoul, S. Korea (curator)
“Exchange #6” Print Zero Studios, Seattle, WA, USA
“Can You Hear Me?” Mosaic Seoul, S. Korea
"Spring Bazaar" Myeongdong Gallery Seoul, S. Korea
“Seoul-The City Structures” TV-12 Gallery. Seoul, S. Korea
2008
“Young Collector’s Choice” Shinhan Tower Seoul, S. Korea
“In Place” Namsan Hanok Village Seoul, S. Korea
2007
“Minority Report” Korea, Gallery 175, Seoul, S. Korea
1998
“Works in Progress” Casali Palace Exhibit hall, Cortona, Italy.
1997
“juried show” Joseloff Gallery: Hartford, CT, USA,
"Works on Paper" Canton Artists Guild: Gallery on the Green, Canton, CT, USA
1995
“Foundations Exhibition” Taub Hall Gallery: Hartford,CT, USA
"SHS Fine Art Annual Exhibition" Best in show: Southington, CT, USA
Southington Town Green, CT, USA: billboard design
and paintings 1993-1994
·El Sombrero, Southington CT, USA: Mural paintings1994
·Showcase Cinemas, Southington CT, USA: Film Promotion paintings
1994-1995
·Southington Veterinary Assoc. CT, USA: Holiday window paintings 1995
·Southington Daycare Assoc. CT, USA: Holiday window paintings 1994-1995
·Saucier Nursery, Plantsville CT, USA: Mural painting 1997
·Senor Ponchos’, Monroe CT, USA: Mural paintings1998
·Senor Ponchos’, Southbury CT, USA: Mural paintings 1998
· Southington Tool & Mfg.: CT, USA: mural and display design 1998
Illustration Work
L’Shana Tova Catalogue. Jansson Printing 2000
Bar-Bat Mitzvah Catalogue. Jannson Printing 2001-2002
Zine Magazine. Illustrations, January 2008
Busan Breeze: Illustrations, January & February 2009
DasiHamkke Center: Newsletter illustrations, 2009-2010
DasiHamkke Center: Mousepad design, 2009
DasiHamkke Center: Seoul Metro Ad against sex trade in Korea. 500 trains.