Ji Young Yoon
Bio
Born and raised in South Korea, Ji Young Yoon moved to the Bay Area in 2002. Yoon earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from UC Santa Barbara in 2009. Soon afterwards, she pursued her interest in fashion, receiving an MFA in Fashion Merchandising from the Academy of Art University (AAU) in 2013. Over the next few years, Yoon traveled the world, including living in Germany and Chile, and discovered her passion for painting. Yoon received her second MFA in Fine Art Painting from AAU in 2021. She is currently residing and practicing her art in Jersey City since 2023.
Artist Statement
With my love for clean hard edges and colors, I developed my own style of oil paintings showcasing colorful abstractions of nature and urban life. I simplify urban landscapes into geometric shapes in relation to the light source that makes shadows and reflections, and dress them with vibrant colors. I take great pride in creating depth, perspective, and balance of color saturation, temperature, and value. Also, by adding unique design components to each artwork, I construct a compelling composition. My art captures a harmonious blend of nature and city, reflecting the intricate interplay of light and shadow.
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