Exhibitions
YUN SHIN: RECORD-KEEPING
The New Gallery (Austin Peay State University) / 730 Joseph St. January 21 - February 7th
Yun Shin
The relationship among objects, repeated actions, and anticipation evokes a magical power and charged energy that is ironic and compelling. I transfer ordinary objects onto two-dimensional surfaces based on my interpretation to celebrate their emotional value, preserving the objects and my memories and relationships. My work aims to approach containment and preservation from an emotive standpoint by utilizing ordinary objects that lend a sense of history and authenticity to individuals' experiences. These objects connect to personal biographies and embody the essence of individual lives.
I seek to capture the quiet moments of ordinary life through objects that evoke a sense of home, memory, and connection. My artistic process involves ritualistic elements and repetitive acts, reflecting an interest in embracing the emotional significance of seemingly mundane activities. Labor and time are integral components of my work; the hidden investment within each object becomes a vital aspect of its significance.
Yun Shin lives and works in Clarksville, TN, and is an assistant professor of drawing at Austin Peay State University. She holds several art degrees, including an MFA in studio arts from the University of Texas at Austin, a BFA in craft and material studies from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a BFA in industrial design from Cho Sun University in South Korea. Shin has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions in cities across the United States, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, Omaha, Des Moines, Nashville, and Minneapolis.
