| Artist | Haejin Yoo | Resides | Germany |
| Website | haejinyoo.com | Medium | Acrylic Spray Paint Wood |
| Themes | Surrealism Symbolism Persona Bathroom Masks Fragility Secrets Dreaminess Introvertedness | [email protected] | |
| Follow the Artist | Instagram | Facebook | Press | haejinyoo.com/about-me |
About the artist
Haejin Yoo is a self-taught acrylic artist, born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Australia. Her work centres on surrealistic expressionism, evoking emotions from both the past and present. In her artistic journey, she extends beyond the canvas, using mixed media such as acrylics, textiles, carpentry, and spray paint to breathe life into her pieces. Whether it’s painting onto the frame itself or incorporating various materials, “I aim to push past the boundaries of a flat surface to create immersive, surreal expressions”.
Haejin discovered her passion for art at a young age, but it wasn’t until in her late twenties that she embraced it fully, following an early career in the sciences. This background has deepened her understanding of acrylics and other mediums, allowing me to explore and experiment further.
Haejin Yoo is the 2nd prize winner of the RAYMAR Traditional Art Award, Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2024
Artwork Themes & Subject Matter
In Haejin Yoo’s works, she explores themes of identity, persona, and private introspection. Through surrealism and symbolism, she reflect on how our social interactions and experiences shape who we are over time. In her “Woman in the Bath” series she uses the intimate setting of the bathroom to capture moments of “private thoughts,” where we often reveal our truest selves. Flowers, veiled in a translucent liquid, serve as symbols of the persona—fragile yet beautiful, with layers of meaning beneath the surface. “My art aims to evoke a sense of relief and connection, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own inner worlds and moments of self-discovery”.
Press
Haejin Yoo’s paintings have been featured in notable magazines and online sources including Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Hearts Magazine 6th Edition, HUG100 Artists to Watch in 2024, Women United Art Movement Issue VI Winter 2024, and “Arte” magazine volume 594.
Upcoming Exhibitions
| When | Exhibition | Gallery |
| November 2024 | Group exhibition: “Paracosmic Escape” curated by Beautiful Bizarre and art direction of Musonium Gallery | Modern Eden Gallery San Francisco, CA. USA |
| April 2025 | Group exhibition: “Dreamland Awaits” curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine | Corey Helford Gallery Los Angeles, CA. USA |
| June 2025 | Group exhibition: “1 Year Anniversary Exhibition” | Nanny Goat Gallery Petaluma, CA. USA |
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Education
Masters of Applied Science, Molecular Biotechnology, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia
Bachelor of Biomedical Science, University of Technology, NSW, Australia
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2021
Artland Online Solo Exhibition, represented by Azaro Artspaces
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024
HUGFest 2024, Canvas 3.0 Gallery, Oculus at the World Trade Center, NY. United States
The Other Art Fair, London, United Kingdom
The Other Art Fair, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2023
The Other Art Fair, London, United Kingdom
2022
Impronte d’Arte, Bergamo, Italy (WINNER: Artist Expert Award)
Fira Internacional d’Art, Barcelona, Spain (WINNER: First Prize Abstract Award)
2019
Little Treasures, Galleria De’ Marchi, Bologna, Italy
Visions, Anima Mundi Festival, THE ROOM Contemporary Art Space, Venice, Italy
Amsterdam International Art Fair, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Nowart, Werkkunst Gallery, Hamburg, Germany (WINNER: Public Vote Award)
Women in Art, a Dialogue, Werkkunst Gallery, Hamburg, Germany
2017
Live Art Showcase, Canvas Bar, Sydney, Australia
2016
Live Art Showcase, Canvas Bar, Sydney, Australia
The Space Gallery, Sydney, Australia
Surry Hills Festival, Sydney, Australia
Art Pop-Up, Sydney Fringe Festival 2016, Sydney, Australia
