Randomly Giant

Yoonjung Shim’s work is all about geometry. Grids, diagonals and tessellations are a frequent feature of her compositions, which are often inspired by the patterns in fabrics and buildings.

 Although her work is resemblant of contemporary minimal design, it is created through the process of traditional intaglio etching. This ancient practice prohibits perfection. Precise lines and clear backgrounds are a near impossibility on an etching plate. So, it is through this mismatch – this fusion of old and modern – that Yoonjung explores the paradoxes of geometric composition and the imperfections of human strokes.