Hi, i’m Shim Nan Young

Born in Chuncheon, South Korea in 1965, I have always been drawn to the world of art. After majoring in ceramics at Kookmin University, I decided to move to Italy to continue his studies. I attended the Gaetano Ballardini State Institute of Ceramic Art in Faenza to develop my skills and knowledge in ceramic art. Later, I graduated from the Department of Sculpture at the prestigious Brera Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, where I honed my creativity.

After I finished my studies, I took a break to focus on my family. However, as I went through the 2019 pandemic, I felt the urge to express myself artistically once again. Because of this, I started painting around the emotions I experienced during the pandemic. I tried to capture the discomfort and tension of everyday life that arouses feelings of chaos due to the uneasy news and social issues that pour in every day. Nonetheless, I wanted to infuse my work with hope and optimism.

In my paintings, I use a variety of mediums such as oil pastels, acrylics, and collage techniques. I avoid sketching and instead rely on my intuition to express myself freely and without constraint. My work reflects the conflicts, tensions, and ambiguities of everyday life, and shows emotions intertwined with the news of the day. Through my art, I aim to tell the story of a group of friends embarking on an adventure despite doubts and uncertainties as they navigate the misty realities of the world around them.

Personal exhibition

  • 2023 “as it was…” Hub gallery, Seoul, Korea
  • 2023 “Unconscious memory”  Space O gallery, Seoul, Korea

 

Collective exhibition

  • 2023 “Unique” Pfory gallery, Seoul, Korea
  • 2023 “Many different people” Beeum gallery, Seoul, Korea
  • 2023 “Forme Del Silenzio” Dams Lab-Dipartimento delle arti, Bologna, Italy
  • 2023 “Many Different People” Beeum Gallery, Seoul, Korea
  • 2023 <On uncertain grounds> Sala Espositiva, Laives(BZ), Italy
  • 2022 “Bastardi Affascinanti k-Art, Ex Fornace Gola, Milan,Italy
  • 2022 “A present from a summer day” Beeum gallery, Seoul,korea
  • 2022 Gocce nell’oceano Arcoi (associazione istituto culturale coreano), Korean culture center, Roma ,Italy
  • 2022 Exhibition collective Granada gallery, Madrid, Spain
  • 2022 Mostra Organizzato dal Asso Vizzini, GAFM, Centro culturale artistico milanese, Milan, Italy
  • 2022 3 artisti, Granada gallery, Madrid Spagna
  • 2021 Festeggia i suoi 50 anni del teatro delfino, Milan, Italy
  • 2021 New opening of Granada gallery, Madrid Spain
  • 2001 The 1st National Brera Academy Korean Students Art Exhibition, Hajech space, Milan,Italy
  • 1999 Salon first 99 Permanent Museum, Milan, Italy
  • 1998 Waiting for the dawn Marino Marini Foundation, Pistoletto, Italy
  • 1998 Forme nel verde 24 invited Korean sculptors Horti Leonini, Sancurico, Italy
  • 1997 Waiting for the dawn, Permanent palace, Voltera, Italy
  • 1996 Exhibition of Korean sculptors in Italy, San ginesio, Italy
  • 1996 Waiting for the dawn Cloister of Sant’Agostino, Pietrasanta, Italy
  • 1995 Art in the world Exhibition room of the Talavera school of art, Toledo, Spain
  • 1995 Four Orme Leonardo art group, Cremona, Italy
  • 1995 “The School of Masters – the G.Ballardini Institute of Art”, Faentina workshop 1916-1995, Faenza, Italy
  • 1995 International ceramics events
  • 1995 Bologna art fair Bologna Fair, Bologna, Italy
  • 1994 XIV International Biennale of art ceramic museum of Vallauris, Vallauris, France
  • 1993 Contemporary Korean Ceramics Circle of artists Faenza, Italy

 

Art fair

  • 2022 Drawing room fair, Madrid Spain – Madrid gallery
  • 2021 Drawing room fair, Madrid Spain – Madrid gallery
  • 2021 Drawing room fair, Lisbon Portogallo – Madrid gallery

 

Award

  • 1993 Secondo classificato, 16th Prize ceramica sports di fiori, Faenza Italy
  • 1994 Nominato, XXXIV International Biennale of ceramic Gualdo tadino, Gualdo Tadino, Italy
  • 1994 Nominato, XIV International Biennale of art ceramic museum of Vallauris, Vallauris France
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