Artist Bio

Yukkin is the author, and creative corporeal force behind the digital being; Yucan Sparkle. Knowledgeable in many mediums and techniques, ze flows to use whichever best suits the ideas projects and can get their hands on. Interdisciplinary maximalist by design, Guelph Studio Arts graduate Yukkin, abstracts and blends the corporeal and digital landscape universe. From immersive interactive installations like their Zavitz solo show(2023), to livestream creations; Yukkin experiments while innovating to create new possibilities for art. Exploring personhood, questioning social hegemony and expectations with theatrical, phantasmagoric displays to investigate absurd questions. Located simply “Behind Yu”, Yucan Sparkle performance creations display the absurdity of normal, empowering people to create their universe and authentic self.

Education

B.A 2024 Studio Art University of Guelph

Interdisciplinary artist with skills in traditional and experimental mediums. Traditionally trained

in photography, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting. In newer more

experimental practices I have worked 3D modelling, digitizing embroidery, Live 2D

rigging, vector art, animation, videography, performance, laser cutting, costumery and more.

Exhibition Record

2018 Integrated Arts Showcase, Innisdale Secondary School

Multimedia installation, Don’t You Understand

2022 Beyond Words, Elora Centre For The Arts

Multimedia painting, (Untitled)

2022 Juried Art Show (JAS), University of Guelph

Photography, Really Human

2022 – 2023 150 Research Lane group exhibit Fall-Winter

Photography, Bottle Rocket, Sea Me In My Element, Curated by Bella and Jude

2023 Juried Art Show (JAS), University of Guelph

Screen printed quilt and photo animation, The Acquaintance, Photo

Mediated Plant Dream, The photo animation won an honourable mention from

the blind jury.

2023 *Barbie Box, McLaughlin Library

Photo Sculpture, Croaking Bags, Juried by FAN (Fine Arts and Music network)

2023 NFC (non-fungible conference) Humanity competition

Multimedia sculpture and NFT, Seed of the Sea, selected for top 25 in show,

organized by Fearian Gallery, juried by NFC panel

2023 *Life Sized Stories, Zavitz Hall

Multimedia Solo show installation

2023 New Noise, University of Guelph Zavitz Hall and Project Space

Installation with video and silence as audio, Baby Universe, Specialized Studio

2024 Group Show Wishing My Camera Would Behave, Lalani Jennings

Photo cutout installation, At The Kernel of Stardust Lay Elysian Fields,

2024 Printmaking Group show Home Stead Print Show, Lalani Jennings

Sculptural Screen Print Tree with Drypoint Print Editions, Grown From Regrets,

2024 Collage Royal Art Show, University of Guelph

First place for book category, Life Sized Book

2024 (JAS) Blind Juried Art Show, University of Guelph

Livestream Performance, Imperfect Action, 5th Place winner from the Blind Jury

2024 Spilled Beans and Spoiled Milk, Lalani Jennings

Multimedia Video Showcase, Corporal To Digital Artist, Specialized Studio Group

show

2025 Commissioned video, Ed Video Media Arts Centre

Video showcase commissioned , Magic is in the Making, shown at Summer

Solstice Jam and Guelph Multicultural festival

Bibliography

Barbie box project. University of Guelph Library. (2023, June 8). https://

www.lib.uoguelph.ca/news/barbie-box-project/

Faerian. (2023a, July 3). Chapter 2: “Humanity” • faerian. Faerian. https://

faerian.art/collections/2-humanity

Faerian. (2023b, July 4). Yukkin. Faerian. https://faerian.art/artists/yukkin

Kraemer, J. (2022, February 23). Beyond words exhibition – elora centre for the

arts. Guelph Arts Council. https://guelpharts.ca/general/beyond-words-exhibition-elora-

centre-for-the-arts/

Life sized stories. Zavitz Gallery. (n.d.). https://zavitz.sofamstudio.ca/life-sized-

stories/

Technical Abilities

Photography, drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting. In newer more

experimental practices I have knowledge of 3D modelling, digitizing embroidery, vectorart,

animation, videography, performance, laser cutting, live streaming, Live 2D rigging

and art cutting, modelling, costumery, visual effects makeup, cooking, resin, beading,

crochet, paper making, needle felting and knitting. I have knowledge in a large array of

different softwares, mediums both traditional and digital, and awareness of 2D and 3D design

considerations.

Collections

Chapter 2 Humanity Collection by Faerian Gallery, Seed of the Sea