
Containment I
By Young Shin
US$ 1,970
Overview
2021
Canvas, Color paper on canvas
Unique Work
Dimensions: 50.8cm (H) x 50.8cm (W) x 3.8cm (D) / 20" (H) x 20" (W) x 1.5" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
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Artist statement
The word "containment" was very much on my mind when I made this painting/collage. During this particular time, especially with pandemic and various societal challenges, social issues, abrupt changes worldwide, I feel more and more need to retreat into quiet and containment in order to carve out space for calm and focus. My work has always been about focusing on the process itself; in creating this piece, however, staying in the moment with balance and honesty became my primary intention. The process of making this piece involved gluing several layers of paper and peeling them off from the top layer once the surface dried out.
Artist profile
Young Shin
Hometown: San Gabriel
Based in: San Gabriel
Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Los Angeles, California, Young spent much of her youth surrounded by art, culture and beauty, spending hours at end drawing and painting. Young received a B.A. in Philosophy and a minor in Studio/Visual Arts focusing on oil painting. She continued to follow …
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