Artist Statement
My work explores the essence of existence through the lens of impermanence, spirituality, and the unseen. Growing up amidst life’s fragility and the richness of religious ritual, I became fascinated by the ways humans create narratives that transcend the physical. For me, art is a spiritual journey—an act of tracing the invisible threads that connect us across time, space, and emotion.
Working across mediums, I use materials like watercolor, symbolic ephemera, and botanical imagery to create pieces that are dreamlike and intimate. My earlier installations explored ritual and spatial presence; more recently, my mixed media paintings embrace fluidity and imperfection, evolving organically like the experiences they reflect.
Through my practice, I invite viewers to pause and reflect on the sacredness of everyday life—to sense the quiet, unseen energies that shape our inner worlds and bind us to one another.
Biography
Tina Yang is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the porous boundaries between the material and immaterial, drawing on memory, ritual, and transformation. Born in Taiwan and shaped by life in cities such as Helsinki, Singapore, and London, Tina studied at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London, where she received a Fine Art Post-Baccalaureate degree. Her practice reflects a deep sensitivity to place, memory, and the unseen.
From early site-specific installations to her current mixed media paintings, Tina weaves together portraits, botanical motifs, and symbolic ephemera to create dreamlike, contemplative spaces. Influenced by spiritual and divinatory traditions, her work invites quiet reflection and emotional presence, offering a pause amid the rhythms of daily life.
Exhibitions
The 38th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition, Emeryville Celebration of the Arts, Emeryville CA USA, 2024
The Soundtrack Show, Tamper Room, Fremont CA USA, 2024
Holiday Pop-Up, Berkeley Art Studio, Berkeley CA USA, 2019-2020
Explorations, California College of the Arts, San Francisco CA USA, 2016
Chelsea Summer Show, Punctum Gallery, London UK, 2016
Offsite, Safehouse, London UK, 2016
Interim, Cookhouse Gallery, London UK, 2015