Artist Bio
Yukkin(ze/zir) is the interdisciplinary artist, author and creative force behind the YUniverse. Creating wonder filled art ze has always treated art as a way of being, as a part of their wellness, spiritual practice, self discovery and shaping their environment. Exploring the absurdity of normal, Yukkin embraces curiosity and wonder to create whimsical, playful, colourful, and campy art with a focus on personal identity with nature. Graduating with honours from University of Guelph’s studio art program, zir art is experimental and playful in transformation through blending a wide array of mediums. Yukkin’s art and YUniverse is the evolution of learning the rules, skills, norms and deciding to make forge their own path to create a whole new YUniverse instead. From immersive and interactive installations like zir Zavitz solo show(2023), to livestream performance art; Yukkin challenges perspective to be authentic to passion, self, and curiosity to find possibilities.
Artist CV
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