Assistant Professor
Drawing
Yun Shin has earned 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 B.F.A. in industrial design from Cho Sun University in South Korea.
Shin is a recipient of a 2017 Artist Fellowship from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. She has had several solo exhibitions, including: “Patten Study,” in Susan O. Ahem Gallery, Fond Du Lac, WI; “Filtering” in the A.I.R. gallery, Brooklyn NY; “Iowa Artists 2017: Yun Shin” in the Blank One gallery at the Des Moines Art Center, Iowa; and “Embedded” in Whittier College Greenleaf Gallery, Whittier, CA. She was one of four artists juried into a group exhibition at Pen and Brush gallery, Manhattan NY, and in 2024, she will have a solo exhibition, “Excess” at the Fred Simon Gallery, Omaha, NE.
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18/62 and 19/62
2026
Silkscreen on paper
24 x 9 3/4 inches
The interplay between objects, repeated actions, and anticipation is both 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.