Hearts of Absent Women #12 | Photography Narelle Wilson
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I would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of the land on which I live and work. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.


Represented by Gallerysmith.
Please contact acquisitive enquiry to Gallerysmith, curatorial enquiry to Ema Shin.


News

25TH BIENNALE OF SYDNEY
Ema Shin is an exhibiting artist in the upcoming 25th Biennale of Sydney in 2026. The 2026 Biennale is being lead by curator of international significance, Hoor Al Qasimi who has identified Ema as a key participating artist.


10TH INTERNATIONAL ARTIST'S BOOK TRIENNIAL VILNIUS 2024
Shin's artist book "Feminina" received an honorable mention at the 10th International Artist’s Book Triennial Vilnius 2024. The exhibition will tour 7 venues internationally including the Museum of Applied Arts and Design, Vilnius, Lithuania in 2024-2025.


HEARTS OF ABSENT WOMEN
This exhibition celebrates the efforts and creativity that have gone unrecognised. Her work is influenced by anatomy and botanical forms. She sees these as symbols of life and emotion. Shin highlights the cultural diversity of women living in Australia, drawing attention to their experiences with family and social expectations. She celebrates their resilience and achievements.
1 February - 2 March 2024
Gallerysmith
170-174 Abbotsford St, North Melbourne, VIC 3051 Australia


EXHIBITION CATALOGUE - HEARTS OF ABSENT WOMEN
The essay by Sophia Cai and designed by Ramona Lindsay.


STUDIO VIDEO
Created for Create Day 2020 part of London Craft Week in 2020.