Year of creation | 2023 |
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Dimensions | 18 W × 14 H × 1 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | figurative |
Genre | portrait |
Materials | oil, canvas |
Type of packaging | cardboard box |
Eun Yun's evocative painting captures a delicate balance between sorrow and hope. The adult subject, set against a backdrop abundant with sunflowers, clings to brightness amid adversity. The portrait is not merely a depiction of a face but a story woven with fabric and feathers, where each thread symbolizes an aspect of life's fabric. Fashion elements merge with the emotional landscape of the subject, highlighting the beauty of resilience. The careful play of happy semblance over a history of tears presents a compelling narrative - of a spirit too pretty to be subdued, a person whose hope outshines the struggle.
Eun Young Yun, born in Busan, Korea, is an accomplished artist with a solid foundation in representational art. Her inspiration began with impressionistic naturalism. Because she could not escape the charm of beautiful and peaceful paintings made up of light, shadow, and color. Currently living and practicing in New Jersey, Eunyoung Yun's work focuses on finding and recreating the beauty that surrounds her by applying the sfumato technique in oil painting. After completing her undergraduate studies in fine arts at Kyungsung University in Korea, Eun Young Yun expanded her artistic exploration by immersing herself in anatomy and portraiture at the National Fine Art Academy of Design in New York. This academic background has provided her with a profound understanding of the aesthetic intricacies of the human form and the powerful emotional expression inherent in art. Since graduating from university, she has participated in numerous competitions, achieving recognition and acclaim in Korea, and earning membership in the prestigious Korean Art Association. Subsequently, in New Jersey and New York, she has consistently garnered accolades through participation in various competitions and group exhibitions. Her work has been featured in artist recognition on Saatchi Art Online. She aims to discover positive and beautiful stories that resonate with people.