April shin biography

"New Zealand artist April Shin creates contemplative paintings on canvases, inspired by simplified forms, time-worn surfaces and rich textures from nature. She aspires to communicate a sense of balance, harmony, and freedom to the viewer.

Shin's early paintings () consist of diverse imagery on several smaller boards, harmoniously arranged on a larger substrate.

She is interested in the new 'wholeness' suggested by the overall structure; when the separate images are read together as one unified composition. With this concept, she presents a metaphorical illustration of the diverse cultures in contemporary New Zealand society. 

Artworks ( to date) depict Shin's interest in nature.

April Says "I am painting on a singular canvas. It deals with a larger surface so textures and images are more detailed and focused; the delicate line of figures shows my interest in people and their inner spirituality.

 I am developing the concept of connection, espe