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Jason S. Yi

About

Shaped by a bi-cultural perspective, my work examines the complex relationship between perception and reality, with a particular focus on how cultural and societal forces inscribe meaning onto built environments and natural landscapes.

Notable Awards

Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship
Mary L. Nohl Artist Fellowship
Milwaukee Artist of the Year
Kamiyama Artist in Residence Fellowship by Japan Foundation

Permanent collections

Milwaukee Art Museum | Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Museum of Wisconsin Art | West Bend, Wisconsin

Kamiyama Museum of Art | Japan

Korean Cultural Center | Los Angeles, California

Dennos Museum Center | Traverse City, Michigan

Edward F. Albee Foundation | New York City

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Community Projects

Hawthorn Contemporary

Director, Milwaukee, WI

Located in Historic Walker’s Point, Hawthorn Contemporary is a venue for experimental contemporary art. Continuing The Pitch Project’s legacy, it provides a platform for artists working nationally and internationally. Through exhibitions and programming, Hawthorn fosters dialogue that reflects contemporary societal conditions.

EXplore Gallery WEbsite

Plum Blossom Intiative

Co-founder, Milwaukee, WI

Plum Blossom Initiative (PBI), founded in 2015 by Leah Kolb and Jason S. Yi, supports emerging contemporary artists in Milwaukee. Its main project, Bridge Work, is a 9-month program fostering new work through studio space, critiques, and professional networking.

Explore Project Website

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