ARTIST BIO

Hanmin Yun is a photographer, based in Toronto, ON.

Hanmin spent his early childhood days in Paris, France and early teenage years in South Korea. Growing up, he was introduced to numerous science-related documentaries,  including - “Cosmos: A Personal Voyage” (PBS, 1980), which has given inspiration to his recent exhibition series “Terra & Cosmos”.

In 2010, he moved to Montreal, QC, spending the next two years adjusting to a new life in Canada. This is when he decided to stay in Canada for his later studies. While attending Trinity College School in Port Hope, he learned to broaden his perspective of the world and the people that live in it. During this time at Trinity, he picked up his first camera and started shooting events whenever and wherever he could as the school’s first official student photographer. Then, he moved on to the University of Toronto where he studied philosophy and sociology for two years. In 2018, Hanmin made a bold choice to pursue Photography deeply and commenced studying at the Ontario College of Arts and Design University, towards an honours bachelor’s degree in photography.

His early adulthood was spent back in South Korea, during the COVID-19 pandemic, while serving the country in the military. As part of the Public Affairs Office, Hanmin worked as editor-in-chief for ‘The Indianhead’ , a monthly bi-lingual magazine for the 2nd Infantry Division of United States Forces Korea (USFK) at US Army Garrison Humphreys. He was discharged from service as a Korean Sergeant (KSGT.)

Hanmin is currently in East York, Toronto. He has graduated in Spring of 2024, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Photography at OCAD U.

He continues to avidly pursue his passion in many photographic areas, which include, but are not limited to landscape, astronomy, studio, fashion, street, etc. He is actively engaging in numerous local events such as Waterfront Awards, Fashion Art Toronto, Studio IDFK, etc.

For business inquiries, feel free to contact him.

ARTIST STATEMENT

Hanmin Yun is a versatile lens based artist. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Yun's work captures the essence of life's moments, from the intimate to the grand. His portfolio spans portraits, fashion, events, and landscapes, showcasing a blend of technical skill and artistic vision. Yun's career highlights include collaborations with prestigious organizations such as Fashion Group International and Fashion Art Toronto, where he excelled as event and runway photographer. His expertise extends beyond traditional photography, encompassing experimental processes like pinhole cameras, van dyke and cyanotype printing.

His artwork is not limited to digital photographs, but also includes mixed media materials, such as laser engraved acrylics and films. Through recent exhibitions like TERRA & COSMOS, Yun has invited audiences to immerse themselves in his world of collaboration of serenity of the Earth and the astronomical sublime, infused with the intention to revitalize self-reflection and humility.

CURRICULUM VITAE

HANMIN YUN

East York, Toronto

Phone: +1 437 254 2247

Email: snap.memoryun@gmail.com

Instagram: @memoryun_snap

Website: www.hanminyun.com

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Education:

Ontario College of Arts and Design University

• Honours, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography

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Professional Experience:

Studio IDFK / September 2023 - June 2024, Toronto, ON

• Social Media Editor-In-Chief

Fashion Group International / September 2024, Toronto, ON

• Event Photography Sponsor

Fashion Art Toronto / Nov'22, Apr’23, Nov’23, May’24, Toronto, ON

• Photography Team - Runway Photographer

Runway TO / July 2023, Toronto, ON

• Media Team - Runway Photographer

UTSC Charity Fashion Show / September 2023 - March 2024, Toronto, ON

• Lead Photographer

Waterfront Awards / July - August 2023, Toronto, ON

• Media Relations Coordinator

PAO, 2nd Infantry Division, U.S.F.K. / June 2019 - January 2021, USAG Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, South Korea

• Editor-in-Chief, The Indianhead magazine, R.O.K. Army NCOIC, Sergeant Ret’d.

UTKSA / June 2016 - May 2018, Toronto, ON

• Marketing Director, University of Toronto Korean Students’ Association

Trinity College School, September 2013 - June 2015, Port Hope, ON

• Editor & Student Photographer & Yearbook Team

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Exhibitions:

- BRIDGING HOMES, July 25th-26th, 2024, OCAD U-

- GRADEX 109, May 1st-5th, 2024, OCAD U

- TERRA & COSMOS, Jan 4th-12th, 2024, Studio IDFK, Toronto

- ARAW-ARAW, April 12-17, 2023, The Great Hall, OCAD U

- RESOLUTION, Dec 1st-15th, 2023, The Great Hall, OCAD U

- COIL EXHIBITION, 2023 De La Salle x OCAD U

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Awards:

- Canon Camera Korea’s Facebook Cover Photo Contest, 2016 April. [The Seine River with Eiffel]