Jasmine Yang
Artist who draws music
Jasmine Yang is an artist renowned for infusing her paintings with the essence of music. She incorporates musical notes and segments of sheet music as key artistic elements, skillfully using them to underscore the themes of her works. Jasmine carefully selects musical scores that resonate most powerfully with the messages she wishes to convey through her art.
Exhibitions
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3 solo exhibitions
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70 group exhibitions
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7 art fairs
Awards and recognitions
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Special recognition, Korean Art Competition
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Special recognition, International Able Art Competition
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Special recognition, Korean Women’s Art Competition
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And many others (total of 10 awards)
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Celebrating MLK Day
Perfect Harmony
21” W x 16” H | Acrylic and oil pastel on canvas | 2023
"Perfect Harmony" is Jasmine Yang's artistic contribution to the MLK Day celebrations. This painting honors Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal leader who championed a non-violent movement for the civil rights of African Americans. King famously dreamed of a society where individuals would be judged by their character rather than the color of their skin.
The background of the painting features the sheet music for "Ebony and Ivory," a song written and composed by Paul McCartney. The lyrics ponder why the black and white keys on a piano can harmonize to produce beautiful music, while people often struggle to achieve similar harmony. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder of the frequent, misguided equating of 'different' with 'wrong,' leading to discrimination based on such differences.
Jasmine's artwork draws parallels between musical compositions and visual art: each note or rest in a song, like each color or shape in a painting, holds unique significance. She asserts that every person is distinct and valuable, akin to individual musical notes or artistic elements. Through this painting, Jasmine advocates for respect and appreciation of our individual differences, encouraging us to learn from each other and embrace our unique identities.
Celebrating Independence Day
Plaza of Liberty
53cm W x 41cm H | Watercolor on paper | 2024
Artist's description of the artwork
Freedom is a state without restraint. It means being able to think and choose anything, expressing oneself freely, and feeling safe while pursuing what one desires. Freedom feels like a plaza, a spacious area where one can meet anyone yet leave anytime, a relaxed space. I hope to have enough inner space to accept everyone and still have ample room for myself. Dreaming of a life with a rhythm like music, both exhilarating and not confusing, I painted this picture.
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