Jin-me Yoon: About Time

Jin-me Yoon is a Canadian lens-based artist who has been working since the 1990s. Her recent work addresses diasporic experience, colonialism, imperialism, and militarism with a politicized awareness of living and working as a diasporic artist on land stolen from Indigenous peoples. It is characterized by a restrained poetic style, use of slowness and repetition, and sensory use of sound.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Jin-me Yoon, a prominent Canadian lens-based artist, has been consistently active in the Vancouver contemporary art scene since the 1990s. In conjunction with a significant exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery in 2022, titled "About Time," the focus is on Yoon's extensive and multifaceted artistic output over the past decade. Typically blending photography, video, performance, and installation, his work explores themes of diasporic experience, colonialism, imperialism, and militarism. With a heightened politicized understanding of the challenges faced by diasporic artists working on land that was stolen from Indigenous peoples, Yoon's recent body of work employs a restrained poetic style, incorporates slowness and repetition, and utilizes sensory elements such as sound to profound effect.

Recurring motifs in this mature phase of his artistic journey include cinematic tableaux that seamlessly integrate individuals within the awe-inspiring natural landscapes of the Pacific West Coast. Through his lens, Yoon invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of identity, displacement, and the ongoing struggles of marginalized communities while celebrating the beauty and resilience of the natural world.

Jin-me Yoon's artistic contributions have earned him international recognition, and his work continues to resonate with audiences around the world. His commitment to social justice and environmental awareness makes him a vital voice in contemporary art, and his ongoing exploration of the intersection of culture, history, and landscape is a testament to his artistic prowess and dedication to making a positive impact on the world.

Weight: 1006g
Dimension: 186 x 260 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783777439983