Yumi Heo
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Yumi Heo | |
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| Occupation | Author/Illustrator |
| Alma mater | Sangji University New York School of Visual Arts |
| Genre | Children's picture books |
| Years active | 1994-2012 |
| Notable works | The Green Frogs: A Korean Folktale |
| Spouse | Steven Dana |
Yumi Heo (1964–2016) was an author and illustrator of children's picture books. She was a graduate of San Ji University and the New York School of Visual Arts. In 1989, Heo moved to New York and earned an MFA in Illustration at the New York School of Visual Arts.[1]
Early life
Yumi Heo was born in Korea in 1964. Heo began taking art lessons in junior high with the encouragement of her mother.[2]
"Q is for Queens" art installation
In 1999, Heo designed an art installation called "Q is for Queens." The installation features 30 stained glass windows featuring the landmarks and people of the Queens borough.[2]
