TRANSITION ─ Sam Jinks Solo Exhibition

Yu-Hsiu Museum of Art proudly presents our second international contemporary realist exhibition in 2018, showcasing the works by Australian artist Sam Jinks. Jinks enjoys much accolade in the international art scene for his hyperrealistic sculptures. Art critic Janine Burke once described Jinks as one of the artists leading the wave of hyperrealism in Australia. Jinks’ works have been shown in various prestigious venues, among which are Venice Biennale, National Gallery of Australia, etc.

Transition embodies the artist’s attempt to capture the fluid consciousness of life with his physical works and convey his understanding of life’s journey from birth to its end. Babies and still life, two sculptures on view in this exhibition, interpret the transition of consciousness from its entering into a body to its departure from it; in the meantime, they also respond to the fact that “human beings” as “individuals” would experience transitions of consciousness under different, changing circumstances in life.

Jinks’ works are known for their hyperrealistic details, such as the skin, veins, and exquisite pores. One can seem to feel the warmth of each breath when looking at his sculptures closely. He usually chooses to create his works in the sizes of one third or two third of the regular human size. In his opinion, although his works are not religious, when they connect and resonate with the minds of spectators, creating a dialogue with others’ life experience, that specific moment represents the most perfect connection in creative work.