Jun Yang is a self-taught, multifaceted artist from Seoul, South Korea, currently based in San Francisco. His work ranges from intimate compositions to full-scale murals, showcasing a broad range of techniques and materials. Jun has exhibited his work in numerous national and international exhibitions, including De Young Open 2020, Kunsthaus Graz in Austria, MOCA Taipei in Taiwan, and Seoul.

As a queer artist, Jun considers safety and belonging important. He moved to the Bay Area 13 years ago to find a city where he could feel protected. Now he feels sheltered and confident and wants to give back through his art practice. Jun’s work explores and celebrates the complexities of his life experiences, with the goal of creating visual representations of queer and Asian immigrant minorities.

Most of Jun's current work features self-portraits and human figures, depicting love, kindness and pain. To convey emotions and a sense of movement and energy, Jun uses vibrant colors and expressive brushstrokes. He aims to inspire empathy and understanding while creating a space for marginalized communities to be seen and heard. Jun often uses unconventional colors to create human skin tones and exaggerated body parts.