Haejin Yoo
Artist: Haejin Yoo
Nationality: Australian/ Korean
Instagram: Haejin Yoo Art (@haejinyooart) • Instagram photos and videos
Art inspiration: Haejin's inspiration lies in our modern concept of persona. In her latest series, 'Woman in the Bath', the theme contains a fluid entity that is shaped by social interactions and the ever-evolving dynamics of our lives. As we get older, Haejin observes how we develop and refine our persona in various facets of life and transfers this to the canvas.
Style: Haejin's style is of symbolism and surrealism. The canvas for her exploration is the bathroom, a sanctuary where our truest selves emerge. In this intimate space, Haejin explores the profound concept of "private thought," seeking to capture the tranquillity that arises in moments of solitude. Delicate flowers, veiled in a clear translucent liquid over androgynous figures, symbolise the persona—fragile, beautiful, and revealing the concealed essence of self.
Achievements: Haejin's achievements include 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 broadcast on Italian TV, and the First Prize Abstract Award at FIRA International Art Fair Barcelona 2022. Most 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. Furthermore, Haejin was chosen as one of the Top 100 Artists to Watch in 2024 for the HUG100 - founded by Randi Zuckerburg and curated by representatives from the NYC Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Christie’s, The Shed, Artnet, Society of Illustrators, New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery - judged from over 2500 artworks. The HUG100 will be a hard cover printed book made available at the Danish Royal Library in Copenhagen.
Favourite Artists: Brett Whiteley and Kim Jung Gi.
Favourite piece you have worked on: Woman in the Bath III
Exhibitions:
April 2024 - HUGFest at Canvas 3.0 Gallery New York City, World Trade Center
March 2024 - The Other Art Fair, London, UK
September 2023 - The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, USA
March 2023 - The Other Art Fair, London, UK
December 2022 - Impronte d'Arte, Bergamo, Italy (WINNER: Artist Expert Award) Presented by renowned art critic, Prof. Vittorio Sgarbi.
November 2022 - Fira Internacional d'Art Barcelona, Spain (WINNER: First Prize Abstract Award)
April 2021 - Artland Online Solo Exhibition, represented by Azaro Artspaces
November 2019 - 'Little Treasures', Galleria De' Marchi, Bologna, Italy
October 2019 - 'Visions', Anima Mundi Festival, THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, Venice, Italy
August 2019 - Amsterdam International Art Fair
May 2019 - Nowart, Werkkunst Gallery, Hamburg (WINNER: Public Vote Award)
January 2019 - Women in Art, a Dialogue, Werkkunst Gallery, Hamburg
April 2017 - Live Art Showcase, Canvas Bar, Sydney
November 2016 - Live art showcase, Canvas Bar, Sydney
October 2016 - The Space Gallery, Sydney
September 2016 - Surry Hills Festival, Sydney
September 2016 - Art Pop-Up, Sydney Fringe Festival 2016, Sydney
October 2015 - The Other Art Fair, Sydney
September 2014 - Sydney Fringe Festival 2014, Sydney
September 2014 - RAW Natural Born Artist Showcase 2014, San Francisco
November 2013 - RAW Natural Born Artist Showcase 2013, Sydney
November 2013 - Gallery Eight Exhibition, Sydney
Future plans: Submitting my art to Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Competition in June, and creating larger artworks ahead of relocating to Australia in 2025.
