Yin Yunya's Photography Explores Intertidal Zones and Environmental Change
Born in 1990, Yin Yunya's artistic work revolves around photography and installations that delve into transformation within coastal areas, shaped by her childhood in Luzhou, Sichuan Province. She earned her BA in Photography from the Beijing Film Academy (2009-2013) and later obtained an MA in Photojournalism from the London College of Communication (2015). Her notable project, The Timeless Trans-Siberian Railway (2015), explores the relationship between time and space through the railway. Recent solo shows include Between the Tides (2023) and Untied Boat (2024), showcasing pieces such as Limited Steps, Unlimited View (2023) and Unlimited View VI (2024). Her work merges documentary and fine art photography, utilizing elements like boats and shells to express themes of fragility and adaptation.
Key facts
- Yin Yunya was born in 1990
- She earned a BA from Beijing Film Academy (2009-2013)
- She earned an MA from London College of Communication (2015)
- Her graduation project was The Timeless Trans-Siberian Railway (2015)
- She grew up in Luzhou, Sichuan Province
- Luzhou developed from farmland to a city of over 4 million
- Recent solo exhibitions: Between the Tides (2023) and Untied Boat (2024)
- Her work explores intertidal zones as metaphors for change
Entities
Artists
- Yin Yunya
- Britta Erickson
Institutions
- Beijing Film Academy
- London College of Communication
- University of the Arts, London
- Aesthetica Magazine
Locations
- Luzhou
- Sichuan Province
- China
- London
- United Kingdom
- Beijing