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JIN KEON

AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR | DESIGNER
VISUAL CREATIVITY | BRAND DESIGN | ART DIRECTION

                   

JIN KEON is an award-winning director, designer, and contemporary artist with over 20 years of experience in multi-brand design, development, and collaboration curation between art and fashion. With his expertise in Brand Design, Creative Direction, Visual Design, and Art, he has led numerous creative projects, shaped visual identities, and crafted engaging experiences through both design and artistic direction, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the creative industry.

Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, Jin Keon seamlessly blends visual and installation art with commercial filmmaking, digital creatives, and design. His work goes beyond mere representation of reality; it serves as a speculative lens through which audiences are encouraged to reconsider the current social paradigm. Through humor and satire, he exposes societal contradictions, prompting viewers to reflect on their roles within consumer society.

His leadership and creative direction have led to several notable successes, including earning a Gold award at the 43rd Telly Awards in the United States. His works have been selected and nominated at prestigious film festivals worldwide, such as the Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Fashion Film Festival Milano, Canadian International Fashion Film Festival, Melbourne Fashion Festival Fashion Film Award, ETHOS Film Awards, UK Fashion Film Festival, London Fashion Film Festival, Fashion Film Festival Amsterdam, Video Art & Experimental Film Festival in New York City, Los Angeles Fashion Film Festival, Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes, La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, and Thunderdance Film Festival.

Beyond film and digital media, Jin Keon has also actively participated in solo and group art exhibitions. He was part of the Geisai group exhibition curated by renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami at Kaikai Kiki Gallery. During the exhibition, Jin Keon’s artwork “CAN I FORCE YOU TO BE FREE?” caught the attention of Japanese interior designer and professor at Musashino Art University, Masamichi Katayama, further solidifying his position within the art scene. His solo exhibition "CLASH" was held at Room Light Gallery in Taiwan, showcasing his thought-provoking approach to contemporary social themes. Additionally, he was invited by the Australian brand ROYAL ELASTICS to take part in the group exhibition "DARK SHADOW", further expanding his artistic influence across different creative platforms.

Currently based in Toronto, Jin Keon continues to create and exhibit globally, committed to using art as a medium for exploring critical social themes and fostering discourse.


ACHIEVEMENT


TELLY AWARDS, U.S.A.
43rd Branded Content Gold Winner

BERLIN FASHION FILM FESTIVAL
2022 Official Selection

Fashion Film Festival Milano, Italy
2022 Official Selection

Canadian International Fashion Film Festival
2022, Best Set Design Finalist, 2021 & 2022 Official Selection
Melbourne Fashion Festival Fashion Film Award
2023 Top 10 Finalist & 2022 Finalist

ETHOS FILM AWARDS, U.S.A.
2022 Official Selection

UK Fashion Film Festival, United Kingdom
2021 Nominee (Finalist) for Best Campaign & Best Major Brand & Official Selection

London Fashion Film Festival, United Kingdom
2021 Nominee for Best Advertisement & Official Selection

Fashion Film Festival Amsterdam
2021 Official Selection

Video Art & Experimental Film Festival, New York city
2021 Official Selection & Honorable Mention

Los Angeles Fashion Film Festival, United States
2021 Official Selection

Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes,France
2021 Official Selection

La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival, U.S.A
2022 Official Selection

Seattle International Film Festival, U.S.A.
2020 Official Selection

Thunderdance Film Festival, United Kingdom
2020 Honorable Mention

CONTACT

jinkeoncontact@gmail.com