Jinny Yu // Building upon her prior examination of the history and dynamics surrounding the complicity of old and new settlers in colonialism, Jinny Yu’s new work explores the inherent tension between the figure and the ground, serving as a metaphorical representation of the complex dynamics of hosthood and guesthood. Yu interrogates the binarity of hosthood and guesthood and proposes a relationship that complicates the expected binary opposition by exploring the possibilities of expanding their positionality and relationship. Born in Seoul in 1976, Jinny Yu is currently based on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinàbe Nation and Berlin. A recipient of multiple awards, Yu is a Professor of painting at the University of Ottawa. Her forthcoming solo exhibition is at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto in 2024.

Artist website: www.jinnyyu.com