In-soon Shin

About the Artist

Ms. Shin's portrayal of nature, elaborate landscapes and the ancient Southwest American Indian heritage were inspired by her early travels through the United States. Some of the paintings are literal and some are abstract representations. Reflecting on the essence of cultural roots and of her Korean heritage she uses applique, decorative motifs and paper molds of tomb site carvings. The more recent ink paintings are minimalist in nature, invoking a quiet focus on nature's life cycles.

The traditional east-Asia medium of brush, ink & mineral pigment on Korean paper is the basis of Ms. Shin's work; in many of the pieces she then incorporates collage, papermaking and applied encaustic.

Over the past 25 years Ms. Shin has exhibited her works in the United States as well as Canada, India, Japan and Korea, in both group and solo shows. This exhibition is a retrospective of past works and an introspective view of her life's experiences.

"The goal of my work is to touch the soul of a subject, not a direct portrait of the places or objects, but a representing of its inner beauty, the feelings that are evoked within me." In-soon Shin said.

Body of Work