Jeena Shin (born 1973) is a New Zealand painter. Her work is geometric in style, and often monochromatic. Many of her projects are large scale and painted directly on the walls of public galleries.
Jeena Shin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1973 (age 50–51) |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Education | University of Auckland RMIT University, Melbourne |
| Known for | painting |
| Movement | Modernism |
| Awards | C Art Trust Award (2014) |
| Website | jeenashin |
Early life and education edit
Shin was born in Seoul, South Korea. Shin received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Auckland in 1997 and a Masters of Fine Arts from RMIT University, Melbourne in 2000.[1] In 2011 she participated in the 'International Residency Exchange Programs' at the Art Studio of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in South Korea.[2]
Shin is resident in Auckland, New Zealand.
Exhibitions edit
In 2016 she was included in the exhibition Necessary Distraction: A Painting Show at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.[3] Notable exhibitions at Two Rooms (Auckland) have included Reflection Reflection (2012), Motus (2014), and Over Under Sideways Down (2015–6 with Selina Foote and Jan van de Ploeg).[4] In 2009, she was commissioned to create a large-scale wall painting 23 metres (75 ft) x 7 metres (23 ft) at Dunedin Public Art Gallery.[5]
Awards edit
In 2014, Shin was the inaugural winner of the C Art Trust Award.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Jeena Shin - Auckland Art Fair". Auckland Art Fair. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "[2011 Changdong & Goyang] TRANSLATED". www.mmca.go.kr (in Korean). South Korea: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Necessary Distraction: A Painting Show". Auckland Art Gallery. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Jeena Shin - Exhibitions at leading galleries | Ocula". 8 September 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ Noted. "Jeena Shin interview - The Listener". Noted. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
- ^ "The C Art Trust › 2014 artist – Jeena Shin". The C Art Trust. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
Further reading edit
Artist files for Jeena Shin are held at:
- Angela Morton Collection, Takapuna Library
- E. H. McCormick Research Library, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
- Robert and Barbara Stewart Library and Archives, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu
- Fine Arts Library, University of Auckland
- Hocken Collections Uare Taoka o Hākena
- Te Aka Matua Research Library, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
External links edit
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