artistic approach
I'm Haejin Yoo, a self-taught acrylic artist, exploring surrealism and symbolism in today's world. Adding carpentry to my art, I create built-in frames for a more captivating effect.
My inspiration comes from our modern idea of persona, shaped by our social lives as we grow older.
The bathroom is my canvas with the "Woman in the Bath" series, where I capture the tranquility of "private thoughts," in a quiet place where our true selves show. Delicate flowers, veiled in a clear translucent liquid, symbolize the persona—fragile, beautiful, and revealing the concealed essence of self.
My goal is to give viewers a sigh of relief, letting them connect with the genuine moments of private thoughts—a journey into our identities.
My inspiration comes from our modern idea of persona, shaped by our social lives as we grow older.
The bathroom is my canvas with the "Woman in the Bath" series, where I capture the tranquility of "private thoughts," in a quiet place where our true selves show. Delicate flowers, veiled in a clear translucent liquid, symbolize the persona—fragile, beautiful, and revealing the concealed essence of self.
My goal is to give viewers a sigh of relief, letting them connect with the genuine moments of private thoughts—a journey into our identities.
some of the artists that inspire me:
Frida Khalo, Egon Chile, Diego Rivera, Edwa Munch, Paul Gaugin, Joan Miro, Gustav Klimt, Wassily Kandinski, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse.
Frida Khalo, Egon Chile, Diego Rivera, Edwa Munch, Paul Gaugin, Joan Miro, Gustav Klimt, Wassily Kandinski, Claude Monet, Henri Matisse.
biography
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Haejin Yoo, is a self-taught acrylic artist born in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in Australia who creates surrealistic expressionist art to evoke past and present emotions.
In her artistic exploration, Haejin extends beyond the canvas, integrating mixed media such as acrylics, textiles, carpentry, and spray paint. Her intention is to breathe life into the image, surpassing the constraints of a flat surface. Whether painting onto the frame itself or infusing various materials, each element contributes to the illusion of her surreal expressions. Haejin's artistic passion was discovered at a young age but was suppressed until her late twenties. Following an early career in the sciences has allowed Haejin to apply her skills towards a greater understanding of acrylics and other artistic mediums. She now lives in Cologne, Germany, where she exhibits her work across Europe. Haejin's achievements include being chosen as a Finalist for the Boyne's Artist Award 10th Edition in 2024, winning the Merit Prize Award from Teravarna's International Juried Art Competition (2023), the Artist Expert Award (2022) presented by renowned art critic, Prof. Vittorio Sgarbi., and the First Prize Abstract Award at FIRA International Art Fair Barcelona 2022. Notably, 'Woman in the Bath III' was selected to be the main artwork to promote The Other Art Fair London 2024, being displayed on exhibition collateral and a large 3+ metre banner in the heart of London. Haejin has been featured by Artfinder and Saatchi Art on several occasions, and has exhibited at The Other Art Fair London and Los Angeles in 2023. |
'Woman in the Bath III' chosen as the main artwork to promote The Other Art Fair London 2024.
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exhibitions & showcases
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history:
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'Woman in the Bath III' chosen as the main artwork to promote The Other Art Fair London 2024. 
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awards & accolades
'Friendship Ending' was selected by the Artfinder Staff Pick for Floral Picks - October 2023
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Winner of the Merit Prize Award from Teravarna - August 2023
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Interview by Women's United Art Movement - July 2023
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Interview by Suboart Magazine: International Art Magazine for Emerging Artists - May 2023
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'slump' was selected by Senior Curator, Megan Wright of Saatchi Art for "Curator Picks: The Other Art Fair London"
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"i live in a burning house" was selected by Chief Curator and VP, Art Advisory of Saatchi Art for "New This Week 02-06-2023"
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'Crane Picnic' was selected by the Artfinder Staff Pick for Surrealism - February 2023
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Artist Expert Award | Impronte d’Arte, Galleria DuePuntoZero, Bergamo, Italy - January 2023. Presented by renowned art critic, Prof. Vittorio Sgarbi.
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First Prize Abstract Award | Fira Internacional d'Art Barcelona, Spain - November 2022
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Certificate of Artistic Achievement, Luxembourg Art Prize. Awarded to artists for recognition of high artistic quality - 2020
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Public Vote Award | NOWART Exhibition, Werrkunst Gallery, Bergamo, Italy - May 2019
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