Fiber artist Shin-hee Chin, McPherson, KS, will be the Artist-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio Museum, 212 S. Main St., Lindsborg, from Monday, July 15th, through Friday, July 19th, 2024. Originally from South Korea, Shin-hee Chin came to the United States in 1988. She has studied in both Korea and the United States. Since 2005, she has taught at Tabor College.
Chin, a regular artist-in-residence at the Red Barn Studio, will use her short residency to finish up her work for her upcoming solo exhibition this winter, “Rootedness”, for the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts. Chin says this exhibition “visualizes the symbiotic relationship between nature and humanity, embracing the mysterious, restorative force of nature. Through the metaphor of roots, I explore the complex interconnectivity and interdependence that define this relationship, emphasizing our essential connection with nature. I blend music and spirituality, weaving diverse musical and literary influences into my visual compositions with a rich color palette. My goal is to imbue both abstract and representational images with the interconnectedness of art, music, poetry, and the spiritual realm”. Follow Shin-hee on her Instagram @shinheechin and Facebook @Shin-hee Chin or see more of her work at shinheechin.com