MFA 2025 Artists MFA 2025 Artists: Jungin Chang

About Jungin Chang

Jungin Chang is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Busan, South Korea. She began her training at Tong Won College in Seoul, South Korea, before earning a BFA in Graphic Design from Oregon State University. She later worked as a graphic designer in the Department of Graphic and Communication Research at SWIC, Ulsan, South Korea. After becoming a mother, Jungin developed an interest in storytelling and illustration. She has since authored several illustrated books, including Drawing Korea with the illustration group SunJeong, published by Hwashimhun in 2022. In 2022, she moved to the United States to pursue an MFA in Illustration at UMass Dartmouth.

Statement

My work explores the narrative of motherhood, consumerism, and societal expectations in contemporary Korean culture. Through satirical illustrations infused with peculiar elements, I focus on depicting Korean mothers who are pressured by beauty standards, capitalism, and the struggles between traditional ideals and modern expectations. Most of my imagery draws from Korean portmanteau, particularly those that target mothers, reflecting the language of societal judgment. I weave these linguistic elements into my compositions, hoping my illustrations can communicate more deeply with the audience. Through my art, I invite viewers to recognize and share the experiences of women and mothers while finding humor in the contradictions of these expectations.

Website: joifulchange.com

Jungin Chang

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