Biography
Ara Youn is a Korean artist based in the UK. Her oil paintings explore the seen and unseen aspects of contemporary life through anonymity, clothing, everyday objects and subtle gestures. Her background in textile art, fashion and graphic design continues to inform her painting practice.
Ara's work is held in private and commercial collections in the UK, the United States, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Norway.
Ara Youn is a Korean artist based in the UK. Her oil paintings explore the seen and unseen aspects of contemporary life through anonymity, clothing, everyday objects and subtle gestures. Her background in textile art, fashion and graphic design continues to inform her painting practice.
Ara's work is held in private and commercial collections in the UK, the United States, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Norway.
Education
2009 - 2010
University of the Arts London, UK
2007 - 2009
University of the Arts London, UK
2005 - 2006
Samsung Art and Design Institute (SADI), South Korea
1998 - 2000
Kyungwon University, South Korea
2009 - 2010
University of the Arts London, UK
2007 - 2009
University of the Arts London, UK
2005 - 2006
Samsung Art and Design Institute (SADI), South Korea
1998 - 2000
Kyungwon University, South Korea
Awards
2025
The Lido Open
Short-listed
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The Lido Open
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