Lin Yilin 林一林
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Lin Yilin (b. 1964, Guangzhou, China) is an installation and performance artist. Lin grew up during the Cultural Revolution which has been one of the primary influences on his work. Through performances, large installations, sculptures, photographs, videos and oil painting, Lin explores how change and transition on a grand scale relates to individuals on a more personal scale. Lin currently lives and works in New York City and Guangzhou.
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[edit] Date & Place of Birth
Lin Yilin was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China in 1964.
[edit] Education & Development
Lin studied sculpture at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts from 1983-1987. In 1990, he founded the Big Tail Elephant Group with Chen Shaoxiong and Liang Juhui. Lin moved to New York in May 2001. He currently splits his time living and working between New York City and Guangzhou.
[edit] Art
Through the use of a wide range of media, Lin explores the things that define our lives, establish our personalities, and build our individual identities and personal histories.
Speaking about his inspiration, Lin wrote:
“I grew up in the Cultural Revolution in the 60’s and the 70’s, the reforming and opening of the national policy in the 80’s and the commercial economic society in the 90’s. My works were profoundly influenced by this kind of social change, especially by the cities that have changed constantly and enormously. It inspired me to create a series of works with installations and performances.” – Lin Yiln[1]
This idea of transition and change is central to many of Lin’s works. In his installations and performances, the human body - usually the artist's himself - turns into a visual material and participant in the work. Many of his works take place in an urban setting, on the street or other densely populated areas areas.
[edit] Awards & Honors
2001 – Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant
2000 – The Contemporary Chinese Art Award
1993 – Foundation Cartier pour l’art contemporain grant
[edit] Exhibitions
Lin was first exhibited in 1991 with the Big Tail Elephant Group. Since then, he has been included in many group exhibitions throughout the world, including at the Venice Biennale. Lin's first solo show was in 2004 at the ISE Cultural Foundation, NY. For Lin’s CV, Click Here
[edit] Acquisitions & Auctions
Sotheby’s New York has auctioned works by Lin. For a complete auction record, Click Here
[edit] References
http://www.re-title.com/artists/Lin-Yilin.asp
http://www.artnet.com/artist/424645744/lin-yilin.html
http://www.artnet.com/Artists/ArtistHomePage.aspx?artist_id=424645744&page_tab=Bio_and_links
