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BIO

YEO Shih Yun (b. 1976, Singapore) is a highly regarded artist known for her innovative approach to ink painting. She graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore in 1998, followed by a Diploma in Communication Design from LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts in 2001. In 2002, she further refined her artistic practice through the Post-Baccalaureate Programme in painting at the San Francisco Art Institute.

Yeo’s work is characterized by an experimental blend of traditional ink painting, contemporary media, and performance art. Drawing inspiration from the organic and unpredictable forms of nature, she often collaborates with natural elements, such as trees, to create abstract compositions. She also introduces unconventional tools—like remote control cars and toy robots—into her creative process, adding a playful and whimsical dimension to her work. These innovative techniques have earned her widespread recognition.

In 2021, Yeo was commissioned by the National Gallery Singapore to create "My Ink-credible Adventure." Earlier, in 2011, she was commissioned by the Singapore Art Museum for her installation "Conversations with Trees." Her achievements include winning the People's Choice Award and being a finalist for the Sovereign Asian Art Prize in 2012, with her work later auctioned by Christie's Asia. She has also twice received the UOB Painting of the Year Competition’s Distinction in the Abstract category, in 1999 and 2007.

Yeo has exhibited in major cities around the world, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai, Tokyo, and New York. Her notable exhibitions include her 2021 solo exhibition "Chance Encounters" at the Esplanade, and "Marking Time and Other Preoccupations" at the National University of Singapore Museum in 2019.

Her work has also been featured in "Generative Art and the Future," hosted by Poly Auction China. In 2017, she published her first book, *INKPULSE: The Art of Yeo Shih Yun*, which chronicles her creative journey and highlights her exploration of new perspectives within and beyond Abstract Expressionism. Additionally, she is the founder of INSTINC, an independent art space in Singapore.

Yeo's innovative approach to ink art has significantly influenced the medium's development both in Singapore and internationally. Her contributions to the art world have been widely recognized, and she continues to push the boundaries of ink art with her unique and experimental techniques.

姚诗韵 (1976年出生于新加坡) 是一位备受推崇的艺术家，以其创新的水墨画风格而闻名。姚诗韵于1998年毕业于新加坡国立大学，获得工商管理学士学位，随后于2001年在拉萨尔-新加坡艺术学院取得传播设计文凭。2002年，她在旧金山艺术学院通过后学士学位课程进一步提升了她的艺术技能。

姚诗韵的作品以其将传统水墨画与当代媒体和行为艺术相结合的实验性风格而突出。受自然界有机且不可预测的形式启发，她经常与树木合作创作抽象作品。姚诗韵还使用遥控车和玩具机器人等非常规工具，为她的艺术作品增添了玩味和奇幻的元素。

她的创新技法为她赢得了显著的认可。2011年，她受新加坡美术馆委托创作作品，其作品《与树对话》获得了人民选择奖，并在2012年入围亚洲卓越艺术奖决赛，后被佳士得亚洲拍卖。她两次在UOB年度绘画比赛的抽象类别中获得杰出奖，分别在1999年和2007年。

姚诗韵在新加坡、香港、台北、上海、东京和纽约等主要城市举办过展览。她的显著项目包括新加坡国家美术馆的《My Ink-credible Adventure》以及2021年在滨海艺术中心举办的个展《偶然相遇》。她的作品还在保利拍卖行举办的《生成艺术与未来》中展出。2017年，姚诗韵出版了她的第一本书《INKPULSE墨脉：姚诗韵的艺术》，记录了她的创作过程，并强调了她在抽象表现主义内外追求新的深度和视角。此外，她还是新加坡独立艺术空间INSTINC的创始人。

姚诗韵对水墨艺术的创新方法对这一媒介的发展产生了重大影响，不仅在新加坡，而且在国际上。她对艺术界的贡献得到了广泛认可，并继续通过其独特的方法和实验性技法推动这一媒介的界限。





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