Ryu Biho (b.1970) graduated from Hongik University’s Painting Department in 1997, and received his master’s degree in media art at Yonsei Graduate School of Communication & Arts. His solo exhibitions include “The Steel Sun” at Boda Gallery in 2000; “Somnambulance” at Ilju Art House in 2001; “Mutual Escape” at Space Hamilton in 2010; “Extreme Private Practice” at KunstDoc Gallery in 2010; “Twin Peaks” at Nanji Gallery of Seoul Museum of Art in 2011. He has participated in diverse group exhibitions including “Visible Hands” at Ilmin Museum of Art in 2009; “Social Art: Art, the Changes in Communication Methods?” at Savina Museum of Contemporary Art in 2012; and “Videologue” at Arko Art Center in 2013. He served as the director of Drama Station 3.0, and a programmer of Indievideo Festival. He was selected for various residency programs including SSamzie Art Space Artist Residency (2001); MMCA Residency Goyang (2004); and the SeMA Nanji Residency (2010). He is the recipient of the 2013 Sungkok Artist of Tomorrow. Ryu Biho’s digital media-based work visualizes, in a sensuous way, diverse phenomena stemming from dynamics of individuals and society. He takes a critical stance on human alienation caused by Korea’s rapid economic growth and industrialization, but the theme that has endured in his art is existential optimism. His works, filled with vivid visual effects and various expression methods, exude a unique sensibility, fully utilizing the cutting edge technologies of new media―photography, video art, sound installation, and others. Maintaining his criticism on reality, he explores the human psyche and inner self in pursuit of the communication with individuals who suffer severe isolation in today’s society.