In a bold departure from her previous life as a fashion designer, Yejin Shin emerges as a guiding light of artistic expression, casting forth a vibrant seascape of emotions that cascade and meld like glistening streams of consciousness.

In the past, Yejin’s creativity was ensnared within the contours of the capitalist world. At the same time, her heart was drawn to the exquisite artistry of illustration, as well as the euphoric pleasure of giving life to the ethereal figments of her untapped imagination. For Yejin, the reverberations of motherhood set in motion a daring transformation. Empowered, she bid adieu to the fashion world and embarked on a pilgrimage of introspection. Suddenly, her canvas became a sanctum for mental decluttering and an immersive arena for the articulation of long-buried truths.

Although liberated, Yejin is by no means immune from the impulses of creative stagnation, those elusive moments when inspiration falters and the specter of inadequacy looms. In the absence of flow, the currents of trepidation threaten to contaminate the once pristine clarity of her vision.

Yejin, however, is no passive victim; she deftly forges her own refuge from the clamor, stepping back and re-connecting with the subtle wonders of daily life beyond her studio walls. Through this deliberate interlude, the intricate knots of uncertainty begin to unravel and revelations dawn like heavenly lights at the end of the creative tunnel. In the expanse of her compositions, Yejin’s artistic ripples radiate soothing vibes upon the tumultuous waters of existence. Suddenly, her audience is drenched in transformative waves of healing and an immersive sensory embrace.

As one bears witness to the fruits of Yejin’s creative renaissance, they are captivated by the fluidity of her artistic narrative, each brushstroke an intimate whisper, a testimony to the resolute human spirit and its quest for truth, beauty, and enduring connection against the odds.

Flowing Splendidly (2022). Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas. 100x80.3cm.

Flowing Splendidly 11 (2021). Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas. 116.7 x 91cm.

Away it Flows - 9 (2022). Acrylic and mixed media on canvas. 100x80 cm.

Flowing Splendidly 15 (2022). Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas. 100 x 80.3cm.

Flowing splendidly 6 (2022). Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas. 100x80.3cm.

Flowing Splendidly 11 (2021). Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas. 116.7x91cm.

Discover more of Yejin’s works in Issue 1 of our magazine!